Jambalaya Recipe
Jambalaya is a classic dish that captures the essence of Louisiana cuisine. This authentic jambalaya recipe, packed full of flavor, is surprisingly easy to make.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Chicken boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 pound Sausage sliced into rounds
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 large Onion diced
- 2 stalks Celery diced
- 1 large Bell pepper diced
- 4 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 can Crushed tomatoes 14 ounces
- 3 cups Chicken stock
- 2 cups Rice
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the chicken and sausage over medium heat until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Add the onion, celery, and bell pepper to the pot and sauté until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Return the chicken and sausage to the pot, along with the crushed tomatoes, chicken stock, rice, and optional ingredients if desired.
- Season with Cajun seasoning, thyme, and cayenne pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the flavors have melded together.
- During the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the peeled and deveined shrimp.
- Remove from heat and let stand for a few minutes before serving.