Ingredients
Proteins
- 1 pound boneless chicken breast, diced
- 12 oz andouille sausage, sliced
- 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
Vegetables
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Pantry
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat to prepare for cooking the proteins.
- Cook chicken and sausage: Add the diced chicken breast and sliced andouille sausage to the pot and cook until they are nicely browned on all sides. Once browned, remove them from the pot and set aside to prevent overcooking.
- Sauté vegetables: In the same pot, add the diced onion, bell pepper, and celery. Sauté them until they become soft and fragrant, which usually takes about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook it for about 1 minute until aromatic, being careful to avoid burning it.
- Add remaining ingredients: Add the canned diced tomatoes, long-grain rice, chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, and smoked paprika into the pot. Stir well to combine all the flavors evenly.
- Return meats and boil: Put the browned chicken and sausage back into the pot and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Simmer: Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
- Add shrimp: Stir in the peeled and deveined shrimp, cooking for an additional 3–5 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.
- Season and garnish: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving. Serve the jambalaya warm for a hearty and flavorful meal.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to control the spice level to your preference.
- For an added smoky kick, add a dash of your favorite hot sauce.
- Use gluten-free chicken broth to keep the dish gluten-free as intended.
- Can substitute andouille sausage with smoked sausage if unavailable.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun / Creole
- Diet: Gluten Free
