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Easy One-Pot Jambalaya

A bold and comforting Louisiana classic, this Jambalaya is packed with smoky sausage, tender chicken, veggies, and rice simmered in Cajun spices. It’s hearty, flavorful, and comes together in just one pot.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb andouille or smoked sausage sliced
  • 1 lb chicken breast or thighs cubed (optional)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 red or yellow bell pepper diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 ½ cups long-grain rice
  • 1 14.5 oz can fire-roasted diced tomatoes (with juices)
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • ½ tsp dried thyme
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 green onions sliced (for garnish)
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or skillet over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and cook 4–5 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
  • If using chicken, season with salt and pepper, then cook in the same pot until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  • Add onion, bell pepper, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5–6 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  • Stir in the rice, diced tomatoes (with juices), chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  • Return sausage (and chicken, if using) to the pot. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 25–30 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  • Fluff with a fork, garnish with green onions and parsley, and serve hot.
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