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New Orleans Jambalaya Recipe

This jambalaya recipe cooks shrimp, chicken, sausage, and the holy trinity of New Orleans veggies all in one zesty, Southern one-pot dish.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8
Calories: 429 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 lb large shrimp tail on, peeled and deveined
  • 1 lb boneless chicken breasts diced (See Note 1)
  • 1/2 lb andouille sausage (See Note 2)
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white onion diced
  • 1 cup green bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup celery diced
  • 1 cup green onions diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 16 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tsp creole seasoning
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne powder optional
  • 4 cups chicken stock or more if needed for desired consistency
Garnish
  • 1/2 cup green onions chopped

Instructions

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  1. Sear the sliced sausage in a stock pot or large saucepan. Brown on both sides and remove from pan. Set aside.
  2. Make a light brown roux. Heat the oil in the stock pot or large saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour, and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly browned.
  3. Add the onion, green bell pepper, celery, green onions and garlic. Cook, stirring for several minutes.
  4. Add sausage and chicken and stir. Add the tomatoes, Cajun/Creole seasoning, thyme, oregano and bring to a boil. Stir in the uncooked rice and season with salt, pepper and add the broth or water.
  5. Reduce heat to low, and simmer, uncovered, about 25 minutes. Stir occasionally. Add the shrimp and stir. Simmer another 10 minutes longer until shrimp are pink and sauce has thickened, but is still slightly soupy.
  6. Serve in bowls and garnish with chopped green onions.

Notes

  • Feel free to use boneless dark meat if you prefer.
  • Cut sausage into 1/4" slices. If you can't find andouille sausage use a spicy kielbasa or sausage of choice.

Nutrition Information

Calories 429kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 203mg (68%) Sodium 971mg (40%) Potassium 591mg (17%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 700IU (14%) Vitamin C 27mg (30%) Calcium 150mg (15%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 429

% Daily Value*

Calories 429kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 33g 66%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 203mg 68%
Sodium 971mg 40%
Potassium 591mg 13%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 700IU 14%
Vitamin C 27mg 30%
Calcium 150mg 15%
Iron 4mg 22%

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

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