Description

Easy Homemade Jambalaya is a one-pot Southern classic filled with juicy chicken, smoky andouille sausage, plump shrimp, and bold Cajun spices. It’s the perfect blend of hearty and spicy comfort food, ideal for cozy nights or impressing a hungry crowd.

Ingredients

12 oz andouille sausage, sliced

1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 lb boneless chicken thighs, chopped

1 ½ cups long-grain rice

1 red bell pepper, diced

1 green bell pepper, diced

1 medium onion, diced

2 ribs celery, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes

2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning

3 cups chicken broth

½ cup green onions, chopped

2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add sausage slices and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.

2. Add chopped chicken thighs to the same pot, season lightly, and sear until golden. Remove and set aside with the sausage.

3. In the same pot, add diced onion, bell peppers, and celery. Sauté for 5–6 minutes until softened.

4. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.

5. Add diced tomatoes and Cajun seasoning. Stir well, scraping the bottom to release any browned bits.

6. Return sausage to the pot. Add rice and pour in the chicken broth. Stir everything together.

7. Bring to a simmer, then cover the pot. Reduce heat to low and cook for 20–25 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

8. Gently stir in the shrimp, cover again, and let cook for 5–7 minutes until shrimp are pink and fully cooked.

9. Top with chopped green onions and serve hot.

Notes

For deeper flavor, deglaze the pot with a splash of white wine before adding the tomatoes.

Let the jambalaya rest for 5 minutes after cooking to allow the rice to fully absorb the flavors.

Use frozen peeled shrimp to save time—just thaw before adding to the pot.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: One-Pot Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Cajun / Creole

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 475
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 980mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 36g
Cholesterol: 160mg

Keywords: jambalaya, cajun dinner, shrimp sausage rice, easy jambalaya