4.9 from 177 votes
Easy Jambalaya
Easy Jambalaya combines diced chicken breast, shrimp, and andouille sausage with a flavorful blend of onion, bell pepper, celery, and Cajun spices. Simmered with diced tomatoes and chicken broth, this dish features tender meats with a robust, spicy broth. It is a classic one-pot Louisiana-style meal showcasing a balanced medley of textures and bold seasonings.
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
8
Servings
Calories:
165 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast skinless, boneless, cut into chunks
- 1 pound Shrimp , 13-15 count
- 1 pound andouille sausage sliced, links
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large onion , chopped
- 1 red bell pepper , finely chopped
- 2 ribs celery , thinly sliced
- 1 can (28 ounces) tomato diced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon thyme dried
- 2 teaspoons oregano dried
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Add vegetable oil to your Dutch oven on medium-high heat.
- Add the sausage to the pan and cook until crisp and browned.
- Remove the sausage and add in the onion, bell pepper and celery.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring every few minutes.
- Reduce the heat and add the chicken, tomatoes, broth, thyme, oregano, cajun seasoning and cayenne and cook, covered, for 15-20 minutes.
- Add the shrimp and sausage, stir and cook for 3-5 minutes, uncovered, before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
165kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Cholesterol
179mg
(60%)
Sodium
730mg
(30%)
Potassium
385mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1020IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
26.4mg
(29%)
Calcium
103mg
(10%)
Iron
2.1mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 165
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 165kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 179mg | 60% |
| Sodium | 730mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 385mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1020IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 26.4mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 103mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.