Jambalaya Recipe
A Louisiana tradition with chicken & sausage smothered with Cajun spices & rice
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the ingredients
Chop the vegetables and slice the sausage. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- 2
Cook the chicken and sausage
In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sausage, cooking until browned (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from pot and set aside.
- 3
- 4
Add remaining ingredients
Stir in diced tomatoes, chicken broth, rice, Cajun seasoning, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper.
- 5
Combine and cook
Return the chicken and sausage to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
- 6
Garnish and serve
Remove bay leaves, and fluff the jambalaya with a fork. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.

