Description
Enjoy the bold flavors of the South with this Authentic Creole Jambalaya recipe. Packed with smoked sausage, chicken, shrimp, and aromatic vegetables, this dish is a comforting and satisfying one-pot meal that is perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients
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For the Jambalaya:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with juice
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Meat: Heat vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven. Brown the sausage, then set aside. Brown the chicken, then set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: Cook onion, bell pepper, and celery until softened. Add garlic and cook briefly.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in tomatoes, rice, broth, seasonings. Return sausage and chicken. Simmer covered for 20 minutes.
- Cook Shrimp: Add shrimp on top, cover, and cook until shrimp are pink and rice is tender.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in parsley, green onions, season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use homemade chicken broth and ensure meats are well browned.
- This dish reheats well, ideal for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Creole, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
