Cajun Jambalaya Recipe

Cajun Jambalaya Recipe

Author: Chef Elsa Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 30 min Total Time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings Category: Dishes Cuisine: Cajun Diet: Paleo

Description

Description A comforting one-pot dish that combines bold flavors from smoky sausage, tender chicken, and plump shrimp with rice and Creole spices.

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

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken and beef sausage; cook until browned.
  2. Stir in onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic; sauté until softened.
  3. Add rice; stir to coat with oil.
  4. Pour in chicken broth, tomatoes, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, thyme, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender.
  6. Fold in shrimp, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  1. Notes
  2. For extra flavor, consider adding Worcestershire sauce or bay leaves during simmering. Serve with garnishes like green onions and lemon wedges.