Description
Spicy southern Jambalaya brings Louisiana’s soulful culinary magic straight to dinner tables with bold Creole flavors. Hearty rice, smoky sausage, and tender chicken create a one-pot marvel you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Seafood:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 6 ounces (170 grams) andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 pound (450 grams) medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 bell peppers, chopped (seeds and ribs removed)
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
Pantry and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
- 1 (15-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious pot over medium heat, introducing diced onions and vibrant bell peppers. Season with salt and pepper, allowing vegetables to soften and release their aromatic essence for approximately 7 minutes.
- Introduce chicken seasoned with oregano, searing until golden and developing rich caramelized edges. Incorporate sliced sausage, minced garlic, and tomato paste, stirring until fragrant and creating a robust flavor foundation.
- Stream chicken stock into the pot, followed by crushed tomatoes and rice. Sprinkle Old Bay seasoning for depth, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and let the mixture simmer gently, allowing rice to absorb liquid and become perfectly tender, about 20 minutes.
- Delicately fold in raw shrimp, nestling them into the jambalaya’s warm layers. Cook until shrimp transform to a delicate pink hue and reach precise doneness, roughly 3-5 minutes.
- Transfer the steaming jambalaya into serving bowls, creating inviting individual portions. Garnish with thinly sliced scallions, adding a fresh, crisp finish to this vibrant Louisiana-inspired dish.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting cayenne pepper or hot sauce according to personal spice tolerance.
- Use long-grain white rice for best texture and absorption of rich flavors.
- swap chicken for tofu, use turkey sausage, or make vegetarian with extra vegetables.
- Prep ingredients beforehand to streamline cooking process and ensure even cooking of proteins and vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 371 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 590 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg