Jul 13 2026
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Creole Jambalaya Recipe

Inspired by Cotton Restaurant
Time50m
Serves4

A Louisiana Creole rice dish with fresh vegetables, spicy andouille sausage, spicy tasso ham, chicken and shrimp topped with a spicy Creole tomato sauce

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Ingredients

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Proteins

Grains

Spices and Seasonings

Liquids

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Chop the onion, green bell pepper, celery, and green onions. Mince the garlic. Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Slice the andouille sausage and tasso ham.

Cooking

  1. 2

    Cook the Proteins

    In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the andouille sausage and tasso ham. Cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken pieces and cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.

  2. 3

    Sauté the Vegetables

    Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic to the pot. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.

  3. 4

    Add the Rice and Spices

    Stir in the rice, Cajun seasoning, bay leaves, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix well to coat the rice with the oils and spices.

  4. 5

    Add Liquids

    Pour in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes. Stir well, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover the pot and simmer for about 20 minutes.

  5. 6

    Add Shrimp

    After 20 minutes, add the shrimp to the pot, stir gently, cover, and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the shrimp are cooked through and the rice is tender.

  6. 7

    Garnish and Serve

    Remove the bay leaves. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving. Enjoy your Creole Jambalaya!

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