JAMBALAYA RECIPE

Why Make This Recipe

Jambalaya is a great one-pot meal that brings so much flavor with very little effort. It’s a mix of rice, meat, and vegetables, all cooked together with spices that make it taste amazing. You don’t need a lot of fancy ingredients, and it’s easy to prepare even if you’re not an expert in the kitchen.

This dish is perfect for family dinners or when you have friends over. Everyone will enjoy the tasty mix of chicken, sausage, and shrimp with the well-seasoned rice. It’s a filling and comforting meal that will leave people asking for seconds.

Another reason to love this recipe is how flexible it is. You can change the meats or vegetables based on what you have at home. Whether it’s a weekend dinner or a quick weekday meal, Jambalaya is always a good idea.

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How to Make Jambalaya

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 pound chicken breast, cut into chunks
• 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup long grain rice
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 2 tsp Creole seasoning
• 1/2 tsp thyme
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Directions:

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
2. In the same pot, cook the sausage until browned. Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Cook until soft.
3. Add the diced tomatoes, rice, chicken broth, Creole seasoning, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
4. Add the chicken back to the pot. Bring everything to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 25 minutes.
5. Add the shrimp to the pot. Cover and cook for another 5-7 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
6. Fluff the rice and mix everything together. Garnish with parsley if you like, and serve hot.