Easy Cajun Jambalaya

Dive into bold Louisiana flavors with this Easy Cajun Jambalaya, a one-pot marvel that brings vibrant Creole and Cajun cuisine right to your dinner table! Packed with smoky andouille sausage, tender chicken, juicy shrimp, and a medley of fresh vegetables, this dish is simmered to perfection with fragrant Cajun spices, paprika, and thyme. The long-grain rice cooks directly in seasoned chicken broth and diced tomatoes, soaking up every ounce of savory goodness. Ready in just 50 minutes, this hearty, flavor-packed meal is perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Garnished with fresh green onions and parsley, it's a comforting, colorful dish that's as easy to make as it is to savor!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 12 ounces andouille sausage, sliced
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 1 large green bell pepper, diced
• 2 pieces celery stalks, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes with juices
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1.5 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon thyme, dried
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup green onions, sliced (for garnish)
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat and add the olive oil.

Step 2

Add the sliced andouille sausage to the pot. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until browned. Remove the sausage and set it aside.

Step 3

In the same pot, add the diced chicken and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove the chicken and set it aside with the sausage.

Step 4

Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and celery to the pot. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.

Step 5

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 6

Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juices and stir, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.

Step 7

Add the chicken broth, uncooked rice, Cajun seasoning, paprika, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

Step 8

Return the cooked sausage and chicken to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 9

After 20 minutes, fold in the shrimp evenly across the top. Cover and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and fully cooked.

Step 10

Remove the pot from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes to let the flavors meld.

Step 11

Fluff the jambalaya with a fork and garnish with sliced green onions and chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3173.3 grams (3173.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3868

Total Fat 141.10g	181%
Saturated Fat 42.80g	214%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 1512mg	504%
Sodium 12944mg	563%
Total Carbohydrate 316.10g	115%
Dietary Fiber 22.70g	81%
Total Sugars 31.60g
Protein 337.60g	675%

Vitamin D 23IU	114%
Calcium 675mg	52%
Iron 20mg	111%
Potassium 5825mg	124%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.7%

Protein: 34.8%

Carbs: 32.5%