Description
This Soulful Jambalaya Recipe is a delicious one-pot dish that combines the flavors of Andouille sausage, chicken, and shrimp with a blend of spices, making it a perfect family favorite for any occasion.
Ingredients
1 lb Andouille sausage
sliced
1 lb boneless chicken thighs
diced
1 cup fresh or frozen shrimp
peeled and deveined
1 cup bell peppers (mixed red and green)
chopped
1 medium yellow onion
chopped
4 cloves garlic
minced
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes in juice
1 cup long-grain rice
rinsed
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 tsp Cajun spice blend
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the Andouille sausage over medium heat until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add the diced chicken thighs and cook until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped bell peppers, onions, and minced garlic. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the diced tomatoes with juice, rice, chicken broth, and Cajun spice blend. Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- After 20 minutes, add the shrimp to the pot. Cover and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the shrimp are cooked through and the rice is tender.
- Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the spice level by adding more or less Cajun seasoning according to your family’s taste. This dish pairs well with a side of crusty bread or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1½ cups)
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 880 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg
Keywords: Soulful Jambalaya Recipe, flavorful family favorite, jambalaya, Cajun cooking, one-pot meals