Description
These Jambalaya Foil Packets are a convenient and flavorful way to enjoy the classic Cajun dish. Packed with andouille sausage, shrimp, chicken, and rice, seasoned with Cajun spices, and cooked to perfection in individual foil packets, this recipe is perfect for grilling outdoors or baking in the oven.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1/2 pound andouille sausage, sliced
- 1/2 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, cubed
- 1 cup uncooked instant rice
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes, drained
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Chopped parsley and lemon wedges for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare:
- Assemble Packets:
Preheat the grill to medium-high or the oven to 425°F (220°C). In a large bowl, combine sausage, shrimp, chicken, rice, broth, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Mix well.
Divide mixture among four foil pieces. Seal packets tightly. Cook for 18–20 minutes until done. Garnish with parsley and lemon.
Notes
- Use instant or quick-cooking rice for best results.
- Adjust spice level to taste with extra Cajun seasoning or hot sauce.
- Perfect for camping or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 foil packet
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 940mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
