Description
Celebrate the spirit of Mardi Gras with this vibrant jambalaya, a dish that brings the flavors of New Orleans straight to your kitchen. Bursting with bold spices, tender meats, and colorful vegetables, this jambalaya is perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners at home. Each bite offers a delightful combination of succulent chicken, juicy shrimp, and smoky Andouille sausage, all simmered together with aromatic rice for a satisfying meal. Easy to prepare and fully customizable, this recipe captures the essence of Mardi Gras in every mouthwatering bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound Andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups long-grain rice
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
Instructions
- 1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sausage and chicken; cook until browned (about 5 minutes).
- 2. Stir in onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic; cook for an additional 5 minutes until vegetables soften.
- 3. Add Cajun seasoning and chicken broth; bring to a gentle boil.
- 4. Stir in rice; reduce heat to low and cover pot. Simmer for about 20 minutes or until rice absorbs most of the liquid.
- 5. In the last few minutes of cooking, mix in the shrimp until pink and cooked through.
Notes
- For added spice, increase the amount of Cajun seasoning or add crushed red pepper flakes.
- Customize by substituting proteins or adding vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 145mg