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Classic Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya

A close-up shot of a cast-iron skillet filled with a hearty chicken and sausage Jambalaya, garnished with chopped green onions.
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A flavorful one-pot Cajun rice dish with chicken, sausage, and shrimp, seasoned with bold spices for an authentic taste of New Orleans.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups long-grain white rice
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 green onions, sliced

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides. Remove chicken from pot and set aside.
  2. Add sausage to the pot and cook until browned. Remove sausage and set aside with the chicken.
  3. Add onion, bell pepper, and celery to the pot. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  5. Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, thyme, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
  6. Return the chicken and sausage to the pot. Stir in the rice.
  7. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the rice is almost cooked and most of the liquid is absorbed.
  8. Stir in the shrimp and cook for another 5 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
  9. Garnish with green onions before serving.

Notes

  • For a spicier jambalaya, add more cayenne pepper or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
  • If you don’t have andouille sausage, any smoked sausage will work.
  • This dish pairs well with a simple green salad.

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