Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya

📝 Description

Jambalaya is a classic Louisiana dish with French and Spanish influence. This version combines tender chicken, smoky sausage, vegetables, and rice simmered together in a flavorful tomato-based broth. Add extra cayenne if you like it spicy.

🛒 Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp olive oil\
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes\
• 8 oz andouille sausage, sliced\
• 1 cup onion, chopped\
• 1/2 cup bell pepper (red or green), chopped\
• 1/2 cup celery, chopped\
• 2 cloves garlic, minced\
• 1 (28 oz) can whole tomatoes with juice\
• 2 cups water\
• 1 cup dry white rice\
• 1 Tbsp jambalaya seasoning\
• 2 bay leaves\
• 1/2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce\
• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined\
• Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.\
2. Add chicken and sausage; cook until browned. Remove and set aside.\
3. Add onion, bell pepper, and celery; sauté until tender.\
4. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute (do not burn).\
5. Return meat to the pot.\
6. Add tomatoes, water, rice, jambalaya seasoning, bay leaves, and Worcestershire sauce.\
7. Cover and simmer for 20–25 minutes.\
8. Stir in shrimp and cook until pink and fully cooked (about 3–5 minutes).\
9. Remove bay leaves.\
10. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

• Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions\
• Serve with crusty bread or cornbread\
• Add hot sauce for extra kick

💡 Tips

• Use andouille sausage for authentic smoky flavor\
• Adjust spice level with cayenne or Cajun seasoning\
• Don’t overcook shrimp—they cook fast!

📌 Notes

• This is a one-pot meal—perfect for easy cleanup\
• Rice absorbs flavor as it cooks, so don’t skip seasoning