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jambalaya-recipe

Jambalaya Recipe

A hearty and flavorful dish from Louisiana, perfect for a family dinner.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breast, diced
  • 1 lb andouille sausage, sliced
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1 cup diced bell pepper
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups long grain rice
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
  • 2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 pcs bay leaves
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a large pot, cook the chicken and sausage over medium heat until browned. Remove and set aside.
  2. 2. In the same pot, sauté the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic until tender.
  3. 3. Stir in the rice, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, Cajun seasoning, thyme, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil.
  4. 4. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  5. 5. Add the cooked chicken, sausage, and shrimp. Cook until the shrimp is pink and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  6. 6. Remove bay leaves and serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 1200mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Jambalaya
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