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jambalaya-recipe

Jambalaya Recipe

A hearty and flavorful dish from Louisiana, combining rice, meat, and vegetables.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lb chicken breast, diced
  • 1 lb andouille sausage, sliced
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 cup bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup long grain rice
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 pcs bay leaves
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • to taste salt and pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chicken and sausage, cook until browned.
  2. 2. Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Cook until vegetables are tender.
  3. 3. Stir in diced tomatoes, chicken broth, rice, Cajun seasoning, thyme, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil.
  4. 4. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until rice is cooked.
  5. 5. Add shrimp, cook until pink and opaque, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1000IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 4mg

Keywords

Cajun, Jambalaya, Rice
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