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Jambalaya recipe in a large white skillet filled with shrimp, andouille sausage, chicken, bell peppers, and seasoned rice garnished with green onions

Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya

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Aliana Recipes
This one-pot meal combines tender chicken, smoky sausage, and shrimp with seasoned rice for a comforting dinner. My family requests this smoky dish twice a month because cleanup is effortless.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings:8 people
Calories:520kcal
Cost:$20
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 12 oz andouille sausage, sliced into rounds Adds smoky depth
  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 ½ cups long grain white rice
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 3 bell peppers (red, green, and yellow), chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 14.5 oz crushed tomatoes, canned
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper Adjust to taste
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper To taste

Equipment

  • 1 Dutch oven or heavy pot Essential for even cooking
  • 1 Chef’s knife For chopping vegetables
  • 1 Cutting board For prep work
  • 1 Wooden spoon For stirring and scraping

Method
 

  1. Cook chicken pieces in hot oil until golden on all sides to seal in the juices.
  2. Brown the sausage slices in the same pot until the edges become crispy and caramelized.
  3. Sauté the onion, peppers, and celery until softened to release their aromatics.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic briefly until the scent becomes fragrant.
  5. Mix in the Cajun seasoning, paprika, and cayenne to coat the vegetables evenly.
  6. Stir in the rice for a minute to toast the grains slightly.
  7. Add liquids and bay leaves before returning chicken to the pot and covering to simmer.
  8. Simmer the shrimp in the pot until they turn pink and opaque.
  9. Rest the pot covered off the heat to allow the rice to fluff perfectly.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 42gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 185mgSodium: 980mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 20mg

Notes

Let the pot sit covered off the heat to steam the rice perfectly. Scrape up caramelized bits from the bottom for maximum flavor depth. Reheat leftovers with a splash of broth to prevent dryness.