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A bowl of flavorful Cajun jambalaya, a classic dish from Cajun and Creole recipes.

Cajun Jambalaya

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A flavorful rice dish with meat and vegetables.

  • Total Time: 65 min
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups long-grain rice, uncooked
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 green onions, chopped, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the sausage over medium-high heat. Remove and set aside.
  2. Add the chicken to the pot and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add the onion, bell pepper, and celery to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the garlic, Cajun seasoning, thyme, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute more.
  5. Add the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and rice. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
  7. Stir in the sausage and chicken. Heat through.
  8. Garnish with green onions, if desired.

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to your taste.
  • You can add shrimp or other seafood during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
  • Author: Emily Carter
  • Prep Time: 20 min
  • Cook Time: 45 min
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Cajun
  • Diet: Halal

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg