Easy One-Pot Jambalaya
This easy one-pot Jambalaya is a bold and flavorful Cajun dish made with tender chicken, smoky sausage, seasoned vegetables, and fluffy rice. It’s the perfect comforting meal that’s packed with Southern soul and spice, ready in under an hour. Ideal for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings!
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb smoked sausage sliced
- 1 lb chicken breast Diced
- 12 shrimp
- 1 cup White rice Long grain Basmati
- 3 large tomatoes
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 cayenne pepper
- 1/2 red bell pepper
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1.5 cup water
- parsley fresh and chopped
Instructions
- Blend the tomatoes and red bell peppers. Set aside
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the shrimp, sauté for 3-4 minutes. Remove and set aside
- In the same pot, cook the sausages until they begin to brown. Remove and set aside
- In the same pot, add in the diced chicken and cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes.
- Add the chopped onion —Sauté for about 5 minutes, until soft and fragrant. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add the spices- Cajun, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper and tomato mixture. Stir to combine, cover and cook for 5 minutes or until water absorbs. Add the diced green bell peppers, stir to combine
- Return the cooked chicken and sausage to the pot. Add water, the cooked shrimps and top with the butter. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 25-30 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
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Notes
Please note that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe
Nutrition
Calories: 548kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 42gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 161mgSodium: 664mgPotassium: 1072mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2813IUVitamin C: 39mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 2mg
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