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Easy Jambalaya Recipe
4.4 from 42 votes

Easy Jambalaya Recipe

Easy one-pot Jambalaya is incredibly comforting and loaded with authentic flavor. A Louisiana classic with chicken, sausage, shrimp and rice!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 469 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 large celery chopped, stalks
  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast chopped, boneless skinless
  • 1 to 2 Tbsp Cajun seasoning to taste*
  • 12 ounces andouille sausage sliced, cooked
  • 1 cup brown rice uncooked
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth low-sodium
  • 1 (14-oz) can diced tomatoes
  • ½ pound Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • ¼ cup parsley chopped, fresh
  • salt sea salt, to taste

Instructions

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  1. Heat the oil over medium-high heat and add the onion. Sauté, stirring frequently, until the onion has softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in the green bell pepper, garlic, and celery, and continue cooking for another 2 minutes.
  3. Add the chopped raw chicken and Cajun seasoning (and red pepper flakes and hot pepper sauce if adding) and stir well.
  4. Allow the chicken to brown for a minute or two before adding the chopped andouille sausage, brown rice, chicken broth, and diced tomatoes.
  5. Stir well, cover, and bring everything to a full boil.
  6. Reduce the heat to a simmer and continue cooking, covered, for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the rice is soft. There will still be a decent amount of unabsorbed liquid in the pot. Add in the peeled shrimp, and cook at a full boil uncovered for another 10 to 15 minutes, until much of the excess liquid has evaporated. 
  7. Serve, and enjoy!
  8. Note that the longer the jambalaya sits, the more the liquid will absorb into the rice so if it seems excessively liquidy, no worries. If you want the liquid to be fully absorbed before serving the dish, I recommend making it at least 2 hours before you plan to serve it.

Notes

  • *For spicy jambalaya, add 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes and 1 to 3 teaspoons of your favorite hot chili sauce or cayenne pepper.
  • **I use pre-cooked chicken andouille sausage. You can also use Kielbasa, chorizo, or Italian sausage.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Serving Calories 469kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 50g (100%) Fat 15g (23%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 469

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving
Calories 469kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 50g 100%
Fat 15g 23%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 5g 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.