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Best Homemade Jambalaya

A classic Louisiana one-pot jambalaya made with sausage, chicken, shrimp, and bold Cajun spices.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

Jambalaya Base
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 12 oz andouille sausage sliced
  • 1 lb chicken breast diced
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 bell peppers diced
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 cups long-grain rice uncooked
  • 3 cups chicken broth

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Cutting board
  • Chef’s knife
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a large pot and brown sausage. Remove and set aside.
  2. Cook chicken until lightly browned, then add vegetables and sauté.
  3. Add garlic and spices, stirring until fragrant.
  4. Return sausage, add rice, tomatoes, and broth. Bring to a boil.
  5. Cover and simmer until rice is tender.
  6. Add shrimp and cook until just done.

Notes

Adjust spice level to taste and avoid overcooking shrimp.