Description
Looking for a bold and satisfying dinner idea? This Classic Jambalaya delivers big flavor with smoky andouille sausage, juicy chicken, plump shrimp, and a melody of Creole spices all simmered together in one hearty pot. This easy recipe is perfect for quick dinner nights or weekend comfort meals. Whether you’re after a flavorful one-pot dinner, easy meal prep, or crowd-pleasing comfort food, this jambalaya is everything you need. Great for those searching for quick dinner, easy rice dishes, healthy meal prep ideas, or Southern comfort classics.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces andouille sausage, sliced
1 pound chicken breast, diced
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup bell peppers, chopped (red, green, yellow mix)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (14.5 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 1/2 cups long grain rice
3 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
Salt and pepper, to taste
Chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
1. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven and cook the andouille sausage until browned. Remove and set aside.
2. Add the diced chicken to the same pot and cook until golden. Remove and set aside.
3. Sauté onions, bell peppers, and garlic until softened. Stir in crushed tomatoes and deglaze the pot.
4. Add Cajun seasoning, thyme, and bay leaves. Stir well.
5. Stir in the rice, coating it with the seasonings. Add chicken broth, and return the meats to the pot. Bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 20–25 minutes or until rice is tender.
7. Add shrimp during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Cover and cook until shrimp turns pink.
8. Turn off heat, let rest for 5 minutes. Remove bay leaves, fluff with fork, and garnish with parsley.
Notes
For extra heat, add a dash of cayenne pepper or hot sauce.
Use low-sodium chicken broth to better control salt levels.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Cajun/Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: easy dinner, classic jambalaya, one-pot meal, Louisiana rice dish, shrimp and sausage