Chicken Jambalaya Recipe
This one-pot Chicken Jambalaya bursts with bold Cajun flavors, tender chicken, spicy sausage, and vibrant veggies. It’s hearty, satisfying, and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or casual gathering.
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Calories: 588kcal
Servings: 6
Equipment
- Sharp Knife
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning divided
- 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 pound Andouille sausage sliced into rounds
- ½ onion diced
- 2 ribs celery diced
- 2 bell peppers any color
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 14.5 ounces crushed tomatoes 1 can
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup white rice
Instructions
- Season chicken pieces with 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning.
- Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pot and brown the chicken. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, cook sausage slices until lightly crisped.
- Add remaining oil, then sauté onion, celery, and bell peppers until soft.
- Stir in garlic, remaining Cajun seasoning, and oregano. Cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, and rice. Stir well.
- Return chicken and sausage to the pot, bring to a boil.
- Cover and simmer on low for 25 minutes, or until rice is tender.
Nutrition
Calories: 588kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 1101mg | Potassium: 883mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1909IU | Vitamin C: 50mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 3mg