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Simple and Easy One Pot Jambalaya Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 3 mild or hot Italian sausages sliced
  • 1 pound frozen shrimp tails removed (optional)
  • 14 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 1 ½ cups long-grain rice uncooked
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 2 large bell peppers diced
  • 2 celery ribs diced
  • 1-2 green onion stems thinly sliced (for garnish and cooking)
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
  • Vegetable oil

Method
 

  1. Heat a large pan with a lid over medium-high heat. Add enough vegetable oil to coat the bottom. Cook the chicken and sausage for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and fully cooked. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  2. Add more oil to the pan if needed, then sauté the bell peppers, onion, garlic, and celery for 5-7 minutes until softened.
  3. Pour in the chicken stock, crushed tomatoes, thyme, cayenne pepper, and Cajun seasoning. Stir everything together and bring to a boil.
  4. Add the rice, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking or burning.
  5. Add the frozen shrimp and cook for another 4-6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Return the cooked chicken and sausage to the pan.
  6. Once the jambalaya thickens, taste and adjust the seasoning with more Cajun seasoning, salt, or pepper if needed.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with green onions.