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One Pot Jambalaya


Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Cajun
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 6 people
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One Pot Jambalaya is a Cajun rice dish that's packed with flavorful herbs and spices and loaded with tender chicken, shrimp, and sausage! Serve this dish up for dinner in under an hour!

Ingredients  

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 8 ounces andouille sausage cut into ¼ inch slices
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 3 stalks celery chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 14 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice long or short grain - do not use quick cooking rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 pound medium or large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • scallions for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat oil over medium heat in a large Dutch oven. Add the cut sausage and chicken to the Dutch oven and sear until lightly golden, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the onion, peppers, and celery and cook until the onion is translucent and soft, stirring frequently.
  • Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently to make sure it doesn't burn.
  • Stir in the crushed tomatoes, paprika, salt, cumin, oregano, basil, thyme, pepper, and cayenne pepper until incorporated.
  • Add the white rice and chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Then reduce the heat to medium low and cover. Allow to simmer until the rice is just cooked (about 20 minutes), stirring every few minutes.
  • Stir in the shrimp, cover again, and let simmer for another 5 minutes, or until the shrimp are cooked (about 4 to 7 minutes depending on the size of your shrimp).

Notes

  • How To Store: Just place the leftovers in an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for up to 4 days!
  • How To Freeze: Store leftovers in the freezer for up to 3 months. However, once reheated from frozen the texture of the dish may not be as pleasing. I recommend thawing in the fridge and reheating in a skillet.
  • Do I Have To Add Celery Into This Dish? Celery can certainly be left out though it is a common Cajun Jambalaya ingredient. Either way, the dish will still be delicious!
  • What Can I Use Instead Of Andouille Sausage? Mexican chorizo sausage or any smoked pork sausage would replace the andouille nicely. You could even leave the sausage out altogether since this dish will still be plenty flavorful without it.
  • Can I Just Use Cajun Spice In This Jambalaya Recipe? Of course! To do so just leave out the paprika, oregano, basil, pepper, thyme, and cayenne pepper. Then add in 2 tablespoons of the Cajun spice.
  • Could I Use Chicken Stock Instead Of Chicken Broth? Yes, that substitution will work just fine since the two are commonly used interchangeably. The main difference is that the broth is made from both meat and vegetables whereas stock is made with bones.
  • How Do I Know If The Shrimp Is Cooked? Once the shrimp turns from its translucent appearance to opaque it’s finished cooking.
  • What Should I Do If The Rice Isn’t Cooked But There’s No Liquid Left For It To Absorb? Simply just add some more broth or water! Add about 1/2 cup to a time until it reaches the right consistency.
  • Can I Add More Chicken Broth So That The Jambalaya Has More Liquid To It? Yes, definitely! I’d recommend adding the additional broth near the end when you’re adding the shrimp. Just be sure the broth gets heated.
  • Can I Make This With Brown Rice Instead Of White Rice? Yes, you’ll just need to make a few easy adjustments to do so. First, you’ll need more broth or water. Usually, 1 cup of brown rice needs about 3 cups of liquid. Second, the cooking time will need to be increased to about 45 minutes or when the rice is tender.

Nutrition

Calories: 465kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 202mg | Sodium: 1299mg | Potassium: 1081mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1592IU | Vitamin C: 57mg | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 3mg

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