One Pot Jambalaya
One Pot Jambalaya is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that brings the essence of Southern cooking into your home. This easy recipe combines tender chicken, succulent shrimp, and spicy Andouille sausage with colorful bell peppers and aromatic spices, all simmered together with rice for a satisfying meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, this jambalaya is sure to impress everyone at the table with its rich flavors and delightful aromas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 1 lb shrimp (fresh or frozen)
- 8 oz Andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 14 oz canned diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions, bell peppers, and garlic until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Add sliced chicken and sausage; cook until browned on all sides (7-10 minutes).
- Stir in rice, canned tomatoes, and chicken broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender.
- Fold in shrimp during the last 5 minutes of cooking until they turn pink.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize with different proteins or vegetables like okra. For added depth of flavor, sauté the proteins first and then add veggies before incorporating the rice.