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Creole Jambalaya Recipe

Creole Jambalaya Recipe


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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

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

  1. Cook Sausage: Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven, brown the andouille sausage, and set aside.
  2. Cook Chicken: Brown chicken pieces in the same pot, then sauté onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic until softened.
  3. Add Ingredients: Stir in tomatoes, rice, broth, seasonings, and return sausage to the pot. Boil, then simmer covered for 20–25 minutes.
  4. 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