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Jambalaya

Andouille sausage, chicken, and shrimp simmer with rice and the Cajun holy trinity of onion, celery, and bell pepper for a hearty one-pot meal.

⏱ 20 minPrep time
🔥 40 minCook time
🍽 6Servings
🏷 DinnerCategory
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Jambalaya with rice, shrimp, chicken and smoked sausage

Jambalaya originated in Louisiana Creole and Cajun cooking, blending Spanish, French, African, and Caribbean influences into a single rice-based dish. Creole jambalaya, made with tomatoes, developed in New Orleans, while the tomato-free Cajun version emerged in the more rural areas of the state, both becoming beloved symbols of Louisiana cuisine.

Bold, spicy, and packed with Louisiana flavor

Andouille sausage, chicken, and shrimp simmer with rice and the Cajun holy trinity of onion, celery, and bell pepper for a hearty one-pot meal.

Step by stepInstructions

  1. Brown the sausage in a large pot, then remove and set aside.
  2. Brown the chicken in the same pot, then remove.
  3. Sauté the onion, bell pepper, and celery until softened.
  4. Add the garlic, tomatoes, rice, broth, Cajun seasoning, and paprika, along with the sausage and chicken.
  5. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer 20-25 minutes until the rice is tender.
  6. Stir in the shrimp during the last 5 minutes of cooking until pink. Garnish with green onions.

💡 Chef tips & storage

Toasting the rice briefly in the pot before adding liquid deepens the flavor. Add the shrimp toward the end of cooking so they don't overcook and turn rubbery.

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Recipe details

Prep20 min
Cook40 min
Servings6
CategoryDinner
PublishedAugust 12, 2026
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