The Absolute Best Jambalaya: A Deep Dive into Cajun and Creole Perfection
This iconic one-pot jambalaya blends smoky andouille sausage, tender chicken, and the 'holy trinity' of vegetables into a bold, spice-infused rice dish.
Ingredients
Instructions
Heat 1 tablespoon peanut oil in a large Dutch oven. Season sausage and chicken with Cajun seasoning. Sauté sausage until browned, then remove.
Add remaining oil and sauté chicken until lightly browned. Remove and set aside.
p id=”instruction-step-3″>3. In the same pot, sauté onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic until tender. <
id=”instruction-step-4″>4. Stir in crushed tomatoes, red pepper flakes, black pepper, salt, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and file powder. <
id=”instruction-step-5″>5. Add chicken and sausage back to the pot. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. <
id=”instruction-step-6″>6. Stir in rice and chicken broth. Bring to a boil. <
id=”instruction-step-7″>7. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until liquid is absorbed. <
id=”instruction-step-8″>8. Fluff with a fork and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 1 bowl
- Calories
- 465 calories
- Sugar Content
- 2g
- Sodium Content
- 1633mg
- Fat Content
- 20g
- Saturated Fat Content
- 6g
- Unsaturated Fat Content
- 14g
- Trans Fat Content
- 0g
- Carbohydrate Content
- 42g
- Fiber Content
- 3g
- Protein Content
- 28g
- Cholesterol Content
- 73mg
