Easy One-Pot Jambalaya with Sausage and Chicken
There are many variations of jambalaya, but I make this easy, spicy version with Andouille sausage and chicken and no tomatoes, so it's not soupy, but packed with flavor. The secret however is to use good Andouille sausage, such as D'artagnon for flavor and spiciness. And also look for a quality Cajun seasoning, or mix up your own by combining 3 Tbs. paprika, 2 Tbs. garlic powder, 1 Tbs. onion powder, 1 Tbs. black pepper, 2 tsp. dried thyme, 2 tsp. cayenne pepper, 2 tsp. salt.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 367kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Louisiana-style cajun seasoning blend see headnote
- 12 ounce boneless skinless chicken thighs, (about 4) cut into 1 ½ inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 12 ounce Andouille sausage (about 4 links), cut lengthwise and then crosswise into ½-inch thick slices
- 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped (about 1 ½ cups)
- 3 medium stalks celery trimmed and finely chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1 medium bell pepper any color, cored and diced (about 1 cup)
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- Kosher salt
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 2 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Snipped chives or sliced scallions for garnishHot sauce, for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, toss the chicken with 1 Tbs. of the spice mix; set aside.
- Heat 1 ½ Tbs. of the oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the sausage and cook, stirring often, until browned, about 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the sausage to a plate.
- Add the remaining 1 Tbs. oil to the pot. Add the chicken and cook, stirring often, until browned, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken to the plate with the sausage.
- Add the onion, celery, bell pepper, garlic, remaining Creole seasoning, and 1 tsp. salt. Cook, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pot and stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the rice and cook, stirring frequently, until the rice is opaque, about 3 minutes. Pour in the broth and bring to a boil. Return the chicken and sausage and any accumulated juices to the pot and stir to combine. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer, until rice is cooked through, 20 to 30 minutes.
- Stir, cover, and remove from the heat, and let sit for 10 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.6. Serve the jambalaya garnished with snipped chives or scallions, and hot sauce on the side.
Notes
Try these other one-pot meals:
Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo
Instant Pot Black Bean Soup Gumbo or jambalaya, what's the difference?
Both gumbo and jambalaya are classic Louisiana dishes, but gumbo is typically made with a roux and okra and is soupy stew, whereas jambalaya is rice dish.
Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo
Instant Pot Black Bean Soup Gumbo or jambalaya, what's the difference?
Both gumbo and jambalaya are classic Louisiana dishes, but gumbo is typically made with a roux and okra and is soupy stew, whereas jambalaya is rice dish.
Nutrition
Serving: 8g | Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 41.2g | Protein: 51.3g | Fat: 18.3g | Cholesterol: 220.5mg | Sodium: 1300mg | Sugar: 1.8g