Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya Recipe
This Cajun-style jambalaya recipe is a rustic and comforting rice dish, loaded with chicken and smoked sausage and a blend of Cajun spices, all in one pot. It's easy to make and delicious.
Servings: 8
Calories: 332kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 pound andouille or smoked sausage thinly sliced (8 ounces)
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 large onion chopped
- 1 large green bell pepper chopped
- 2 stalks celery chopped
- 4 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasonings or more to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1.5 cups long-grain white rice rinsed until water runs clear and drained
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 3 dried bay leaves
- Hot sauce for serving
- Garnish. Chopped green onion, chopped parsley, red chili flakes.
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pan or pot to medium heat. Add the andouille sausage and cook 2-3 minutes to brown each side. Set aside into a bowl.
- Add the chopped chicken and cook 2-3 minutes to brown each side. Set aside into a bowl with the smoked sausage.
- To the pot, add onions, peppers and celery. Cook for 6-7 minutes, until softened.
- Add garlic and cook 1 minute, until the garlic blooms and becomes fragrant.
- Add Cajun seasonings, thyme, oregano, salt and pepper. Stir and cook 30 seconds to bloom the spices.
- Add the rice and stir to coat. Cook 2-3 minutes to marry the flavors.
- Add the chicken broth and reserved sausage and chicken. Top with bay leaves. Bring to a boil then reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and tender, to your preference. NOTE: If the rice is too wet, simmer with the lid off a few minute to reduce excess liquid. Remove bay leaves.
- Fluff with a fork, then garnish with chopped green onion and parsley. Serve with hot sauce on the side.
Notes
Worcestershire sauce is a nice addition.
Nutrition
Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 319mg | Potassium: 454mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 568IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2mg