Spicy Jambalaya
A flavorful one-pot dish packed with chicken, shrimp, and andouille sausage, perfect for any family gathering.
Equipment
- Dutch oven For cooking the jambalaya evenly.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 8 ounces andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 each yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 each green bell pepper, diced
- 1 each red bell pepper, diced
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 14 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 each chopped green onion for topping optional
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large dutch oven over medium heat. Add the sliced sausage and chicken pieces, and cook until lightly seared, about 5 minutes. (Tip: Don't overcrowd the pan; sear in batches if needed for optimal browning.)
- Add the diced onion, bell peppers, and celery. Cook until the onion is soft, about 4-5 minutes. (Tip: Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.)
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, smoked paprika, salt, cumin, oregano, basil, thyme, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix well to combine all the ingredients.
- Add the white rice and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until the rice is cooked. (Tip: If the rice absorbs too much liquid, add a bit more broth or water.)
- Stir in the shrimp. Cover and simmer for an additional 5 minutes, or until the shrimp are cooked through. (Tip: Avoid overcooking the shrimp to keep them tender.)
Notes
Feel free to adjust the level of spiciness by increasing or decreasing the amount of cayenne pepper used. No alcoholic drinks allowed, please substitute with a non-alcoholic option.