Rotisserie Chicken Jambalaya
Rotisserie Chicken Jambalaya is a vibrant one-pot dish bursting with flavor. This quick and easy meal features tender rotisserie chicken, succulent shrimp, and colorful veggies all simmered together with aromatic spices and fluffy long-grain rice. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknights, this jambalaya will leave everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Creole
Ingredients
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- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup sliced Andouille sausage
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (red, yellow, green)
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup shrimp (fresh or thawed)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Shred the rotisserie chicken into bite-sized pieces and set aside. Chop the bell peppers, onion, and garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the onion and garlic until translucent (3–4 minutes).
- Add sliced Andouille sausage and cook until browned (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in the long-grain rice and Cajun seasoning; toast for an additional 2 minutes while stirring.
- Pour in diced tomatoes and chicken broth; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Fold in the shredded chicken and shrimp; simmer uncovered until shrimp are pink (5–7 minutes).
- Serve hot with green onions and parsley as garnishes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For added depth of flavor, let the dish simmer gently to meld the spices beautifully. You can customize by swapping proteins or adjusting spice levels to your preference.