Jul 14 2026

Jambalaya Recipe

Time50m
Serves6

A hearty dish made with rice, spices, and a variety of meats and vegetables.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Chop the bell pepper, onion, and celery. Prepare the chicken, sausage, and shrimp.

  2. 2

    Sauté the Meats

    In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken thighs and sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add Vegetables

    Add the chopped bell pepper, onion, celery, and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for another 5 minutes until the vegetables are soft.

  4. 4

    Add Rice and Spices

    Stir in the rice, diced tomatoes, Cajun seasoning, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

  5. 5

    Add Broth and Cook

    Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.

  6. 6

    Add Shrimp

    After 20 minutes, add the shrimp to the pot. Cover and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Remove bay leaves and serve hot. Enjoy your hearty jambalaya!

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