Description
A classic Creole Jambalaya recipe that combines andouille sausage, chicken, shrimp, and flavorful spices with rice for a hearty and spicy one-pot meal.
Ingredients
Andouille Sausage:
1 tablespoon olive oil, 12 ounces andouille sausage (sliced)
Chicken:
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
Aromatics and Vegetables:
1 medium onion (chopped), 1 green bell pepper (chopped), 2 celery stalks (chopped), 3 cloves garlic (minced)
Tomatoes and Rice:
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (with juice), 1 cup long-grain white rice
Liquid and Seasonings:
2½ cups chicken broth, 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning, ½ teaspoon dried thyme, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Shrimp:
½ pound raw shrimp (peeled and deveined), salt and pepper to taste
Garnish:
Chopped green onions and parsley
Instructions
- Cook Sausage: Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven, brown the andouille sausage, and set aside.
- Cook Chicken: Brown chicken pieces in the same pot, then sauté onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic until softened.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in tomatoes, rice, broth, seasonings, and return sausage to the pot. Boil, then simmer covered for 20–25 minutes.
- Add Shrimp: Add shrimp for the last 5 minutes until cooked. Rest, fluff, and garnish before serving.
Notes
- For extra heat, add hot sauce or more cayenne.
- Use rotisserie chicken or cooked shrimp to speed up preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Creole, Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 860 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg