Cajun Jambalaya
Dive into the heart of Louisiana with this vibrant Cajun Jambalaya! Packed with tender chicken thighs, zesty Andouille sausage, and a colorful medley of vegetables, this dish is bursting with bold Cajun flavors. Get ready to savor every bite as you whip up this one-pot wonder seasoned to perfection!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
intermediate
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
450
Protein
28g
Carbs
42g
Fat
15g
📝 Ingredients
Shopping List
- •1 lb Andouille sausage
- •2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- •2 celery stalks
- •4 cups chicken broth or water
- •1.5 lbs chicken thighs
- •1 tbsp Creole seasoning
- •5 cloves garlic
- •2 cups uncooked jasmine rice
- •1/2 tsp red chili flakes
- •2 tbsp tomato paste
- •1 white onion, minced
- •2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Pantry Items
Amounts also listed in instructions below
- •Bell peppers
- •Butter
- •Garlic powder
- •Onion powder
- •Paprika
- •Salt
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Slice the Andouille sausage and season the chicken thighs with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, red chili flakes, and Cajun seasoning.
- 2
In a pan, cook the Andouille sausage until crispy, then remove it from the pan.
- 3
Add the seasoned chicken thighs to the pan and cook until done.
- 4
Add butter, minced garlic, bell peppers, and celery to the pan and sauté.
- 5
Stir in Worcestershire sauce and tomato paste, then mix well.
- 6
Add the uncooked jasmine rice and chicken broth, along with Cajun seasoning, and mix everything together.
- 7
Reintroduce the cooked sausage and chicken, cover with a lid, and let it cook on medium-low heat for 20-30 minutes.
- 8
Serve topped with scallions.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Prepare all your ingredients and chop vegetables before starting to cook to save time.
- ✓Use a heavy-bottomed pot to ensure even heat distribution and prevent burning.
- ✓For extra flavor, sauté the vegetables until they're slightly caramelized before adding the rice.
- ✓If you don't have chicken broth, you can substitute with vegetable broth or water mixed with a little bouillon.