Jambalaya
Jambalaya is a classic Creole dish with a flavorful blend of rice, sausage, chicken, and shrimp, cooked together in a single pot.
Preparation
Step 1
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic until softened.
Step 2
Add chicken and sausage and cook until browned.
Step 3
Stir in tomatoes, chicken broth, rice, Cajun seasoning, and bay leaf.
Step 4
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
Step 5
Add shrimp and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until rice is tender and shrimp are cooked through.
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Preparation time10 minutes
Cooking time30 minutes
Total time40 minutesDinner
Difficulty level
Medium
Dishes
6
Allergens
Shellfish
Cuisine
Cajun/Creole Cuisine
Diet type
Non-Vegetarian
Nutrition facts
Hearty and spicy, with a good balance of protein and carbohydrates.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lb chicken thighs, diced
- 1/2 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt
- Black pepper
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