Creole Red Jambalaya Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Ingredients

   Gather and prepare all your ingredients. Dice the smoked sausage, chicken, bell pepper, onion, and celery. Mince the garlic.

2. 2

   Cook the Sausage and Chicken

   In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the smoked sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Then add the diced chicken and cook until no longer pink.

3. 3

   Add Vegetables

   Stir in the diced bell pepper, onion, celery, and garlic. Cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

4. 4

   Combine Remaining Ingredients

   Add the canned diced tomatoes, chicken broth, rice (or linguini), Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.

5. 5

   Simmer

   Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 20 minutes (for rice) or until the pasta is cooked through. If using rice, check for doneness and add more broth if necessary.

6. 6

   Add Shrimp

   In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the shrimp and stir until they are pink and cooked through.

7. 7

   Serve

   Remove from heat, garnish with sliced green onions, and serve hot.