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Jambalaya Recipe

Jambalaya Recipe


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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

A flavorful and hearty dish originating from Louisiana, jambalaya is a one-pot wonder packed with chicken, sausage, shrimp, and rice, all seasoned with classic Cajun spices.


Ingredients

Chicken:

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

Sausage:

1/2 pound andouille sausage, sliced

Shrimp:

1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Others:

2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium onion – diced, 1 green bell pepper – diced, 2 celery stalks – diced, 4 cloves garlic – minced, 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, 2 cups long-grain white rice, 4 cups chicken broth, 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, 2 bay leaves, salt and black pepper to taste, sliced green onions and chopped fresh parsley for garnish


Instructions

  1. Brown the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large pot, brown chicken, and set aside.
  2. Cook Sausage: Cook sliced sausage until lightly browned.
  3. Sauté Vegetables: Add onion, bell pepper, and celery, cook until softened, then add garlic.
  4. Add Ingredients: Stir in tomatoes, rice, broth, seasonings, and bay leaves; return chicken, bring to a boil.
  5. Simmer: Reduce heat, cover, simmer for 20 minutes until rice is tender.
  6. Add Shrimp: Stir in shrimp, cook until pink.
  7. Finish: Adjust seasoning, garnish, and serve hot.

Notes

  • For extra heat, add cayenne pepper or hot sauce.
  • Jambalaya tastes even better the next day.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Cajun, Creole

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 950mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 160mg