Easy One Pot Jambalaya

Easy One Pot Jambalaya

from tastesoflizzyt.com
60 min

This recipe is for a traditional jambalaya made with shrimp, chicken, and sausage. It’s a one pot recipe that’s easy to make and full of tasty cajun flavor!

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil ((divided))
  • 1 yellow onion ((chopped))
  • 2 red bell peppers ((diced))
  • 1 jalapeño pepper ((diced))
  • 3 stalks celery ((diced))
  • 5 cloves garlic ((minced))
  • 1 chicken breast ((chopped))
  • 1 pound andouille sausage ((sliced))
  • 14 ounces crushed tomatoes ((one can))
  • 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 1 ½ cup long grain white rice
  • 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • parsley (chopped (optional for garnish))

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large skillet over medium high heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Saute the onion, peppers and celery until they begin to soften, about 5 - 6 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.

  2. 2

    Add the chicken and sausage to the pan (and up to 2 more tablespoons of olive oil if needed) and cook for 5 - 7 minutes, until browned and no longer pink.

  3. 3

    Stir in the crushed tomatoes, cajun seasoning, basil, thyme, bay leaf and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  4. 4

    Stir in the chicken stock and white rice. Bring the pan to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 25 - 30 minutes, until the rice is cooked and almost all of the liquid is absorbed. If the mixture becomes too dry, add an extra splash of chicken stock. Stir occasionally.

  5. 5

    Stir the shrimp into the pan and cook for 5 more minutes, until the shrimp are cooked through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  6. 6

    Optionally, serve garnished with parsley.