Description
This Soulful Jambalaya Recipe is a hearty and flavorful dish that brings together a medley of proteins and spices, making it a favorite for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb Andouille sausage
sliced
1 lb boneless chicken thighs
diced
1 cup fresh or frozen shrimp
peeled and deveined
1 cup bell peppers (mixed red and green)
chopped
1 medium yellow onion
chopped
4 cloves garlic
minced
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes in juice
1 cup long-grain rice
rinsed
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 tsp Cajun spice blend
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat and add the sliced Andouille sausage. Cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add the diced chicken thighs and cook until no longer pink, about 5 minutes more.
- Stir in the chopped bell peppers, onion, and minced garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 4 minutes.
- Add the diced tomatoes with their juice, rice, chicken broth, and Cajun spice blend. Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
- After 20 minutes, add the shrimp and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- Fluff the jambalaya with a fork, serve hot, and enjoy!
Notes
For added heat, consider stirring in some cayenne pepper or serving with hot sauce on the side.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1½ cups)
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 880 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg
Keywords: Soulful Jambalaya Recipe, jambalaya, Cajun cooking, family recipes, hearty meals