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Close-up of a one-pot Cajun dish featuring chicken, sausage, rice, and vegetables, garnished with herbs.

Cajun Jambalaya

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A flavorful one-pot rice dish with meat and vegetables.

  • Total Time: 60 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 dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more, to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup long-grain rice, rinsed
  • Salt to taste
  • Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

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. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  4. Stir in the thyme, oregano, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and bay leaf. Cook for 1 minute.
  5. Add the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and rice. Bring to a boil.
  6. Return the sausage and chicken to the pot. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
  7. Remove the bay leaf. Season with salt to taste.
  8. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

Notes

  • Adjust the cayenne pepper to your preferred level of spiciness.
  • You can add shrimp or other seafood during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
  • Author: Emily Carter
  • Prep Time: 20 min
  • Cook Time: 40 min
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Cajun
  • Diet: Halal

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg