Description
A comforting and flavorful dish blending Cajun spices with chicken, sausage, and shrimp, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb Andouille sausage (sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds)
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on or off)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion (chopped)
- 1 large green bell pepper (chopped)
- 2 celery stalks (chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz, undrained)
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning blend
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1.5 cups long-grain white rice (rinsed)
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Hot sauce (e.g., Tabasco or Crystal, for serving)
- Fresh parsley or green onions (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced Andouille sausage and cook until browned and crisp (about 5-7 minutes).
- Remove and set aside, leaving the fat in the pot.
- Add chicken thighs, cook until browned on all sides (6-8 minutes), and then remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium, add 2 tbsp olive oil if needed, and sauté onion, bell pepper, and celery until softened (8-10 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic, cooking for 1 minute, then add diced tomatoes, Cajun seasoning, thyme, and cayenne pepper.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until spices bloom and tomatoes warm through.
- Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil.
- Stir in rinsed rice, then add back cooked sausage and chicken; season with salt and pepper.
- Cover tightly, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes without lifting the lid.
- After 20 minutes, gently stir in shrimp, cover, and simmer for another 5-10 minutes until rice is tender and shrimp are pink.
- Remove from heat, let rest covered for 5-10 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork, add butter if desired.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley or green onions and hot sauce on the side.
Notes
Use a good quality chicken broth for depth. Rinsing the rice until the water runs clear helps achieve a fluffy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg