Description
A comforting and spicy jambalaya recipe that brings family together with its warm flavors and rich aromas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken, diced
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups long-grain rice
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions, for garnish
- Parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add the chicken and sausage; cook until browned.
- Let the meat sear and develop color for about 4 to 6 minutes.
- Stir in the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, rice, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring to distribute the rice evenly.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes until rice is cooked. Check once after 15 minutes to ensure the mixture is not sticking.
- Stir in shrimp, cover, and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- Serve hot, garnished with green onions and parsley.
Notes
Use quality ingredients for the best flavor. This dish improves overnight as the flavors meld together.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 130mg