Sep 24 2026

Jambalaya Recipe

Time50m
Serves6

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. 1

    Prepare the ingredients

    Chop the vegetables and slice the sausage. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.

  2. 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. 3

    Sauté the vegetables

    In the same pot, add bell pepper, onion, celery, and garlic. Sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).

  4. 4

    Add remaining ingredients

    Stir in diced tomatoes, chicken broth, rice, Cajun seasoning, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper.

  5. 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. 6

    Garnish and serve

    Remove bay leaves, and fluff the jambalaya with a fork. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.

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