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Classic Jambalaya Recipe

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This classic jambalaya recipe is a flavorful, hearty one-pot dish made with chicken, sausage, and shrimp, simmered with rice, vegetables, and Creole seasonings. It’s a New Orleans favorite that’s perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prepping for the week.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
  • 1 pound Andouille sausage, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
  • 1 medium white onion, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, cored and diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 (14-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice (uncooked)
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning (or more to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Sliced green onions and chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  2. Add the sausage to the pot and sauté until browned. Remove and set aside with the chicken.
  3. Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté onion, bell pepper, and celery for about 5 minutes, until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
  4. Add the diced tomatoes, rice, chicken stock, Creole seasoning, thyme, cayenne, bay leaf, and cooked chicken and sausage. Stir to combine.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until rice is cooked through, stirring occasionally.
  6. Stir in the shrimp and cook for another 5-7 minutes, or until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
  7. Remove the bay leaf. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with green onions and parsley before serving.

Notes

  • You can adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the cayenne pepper.
  • Use pre-cooked shrimp to reduce cooking time if desired.
  • This dish stores well and can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
  • Creole seasoning blends may vary—adjust salt and heat to taste.

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