Description
Description A warm and flavorful Cajun jambalaya featuring chicken, sausage, and shrimp in a seasoned rice dish, perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, diced
- 12 oz beef sausage, sliced
- 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken and beef sausage; cook until browned.
- Stir in onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic; sauté until softened.
- Add rice; stir to coat with oil.
- Pour in chicken broth, tomatoes, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, thyme, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender.
- Fold in shrimp, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Notes
- Let the dish rest after cooking to enhance flavor. Adjust seasoning according to personal preference. Serve with lemon wedges and hot sauce for added flavor.