Description
Get ready to savor the vibrant flavors of New Orleans with this delightful jambalaya recipe, specifically designed to avoid mushy rice. This one-pot meal combines tender chicken, savory sausage, and succulent shrimp with a medley of colorful vegetables and aromatic spices. Each grain of long-grain rice is cooked to fluffy perfection, providing a satisfying base for this hearty dish. Ideal for family dinners or gatherings, this jambalaya is not only delicious but also easy to prepare, making it a favorite among both novice and experienced cooks alike. With its customizable ingredients and rich flavor profile, you will love serving this comforting classic at your next meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 11 ounces fully-cooked andouille sausage
- 1 pound large shrimp
- 1 yellow onion
- 2 green bell peppers
- 2 ribs of celery
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 ½ cups uncooked long grain white rice
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Cajun seasoning
- Crushed tomatoes
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, toss diced chicken with Cajun seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven; sauté seasoned chicken until golden, then remove.
- Sauté sliced sausage until browned, then set aside with the chicken.
- Cook diced onions, bell peppers, and celery in the same pot until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and additional spices; cook briefly until fragrant.
- Add rinsed rice; toast for a minute before adding tomatoes and broth.
- Simmer covered for 7–8 minutes until rice is al dente.
- Stir in shrimp, chicken, and sausage; cover to cook through for another 4–5 minutes.
- Garnish with green onions and parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: New Orleans
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 155mg