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Cajun Chicken Jambalaya

Cajun Chicken Jambalaya

Nora
Bold, smoky, and full of flavor, Cajun Chicken Jambalaya is the ultimate comfort food straight from Louisiana kitchens. With tender chicken, smoky sausage, and perfectly seasoned rice, every bite is a little spicy, a little savory, and absolutely satisfying.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine Cajun
Servings 6 people
Calories 380 kcal

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 450 g chicken thighs or breasts
  • 225 g Andouille sausage
  • 1.5 cups long-grain rice
  • 1 cup bell peppers (red and green), diced
  • 0.5 cup celery, diced
  • 1 cup onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 400 g diced tomatoes
  • 0.25 cup green onions, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

Instructions
 

  • Sear the meats: Heat oil in a Dutch oven. Brown the sausage slices until caramelized; remove. Sear the chicken until golden on all sides.
  • Cook the vegetables: Add onion, celery, and bell peppers to the pot. Cook until softened, then stir in garlic.
  • Season and combine: Add Cajun seasoning, sausage, tomatoes, and chicken broth. Stir well.
  • Add rice and simmer: Stir in rice, cover, and simmer for 25–30 minutes until rice absorbs all liquid.
  • Garnish and serve: Fluff with a fork and top with green onions and parsley.

Notes

Best served hot. Can be stored up to 4 days refrigerated or frozen for 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 26gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 920mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg
Keyword Cajun Jambalaya, Chicken Jambalaya
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