Name: Jambalaya (Standard)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs Boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1 lb Andouille sausage-sliced; 1 cup Onion-diced; 1 cup Bell pepper-diced; 2 stalks Celery-diced; 3 cloves Garlic-minced; 2 cups Long-grain rice; 6 cups Chicken broth; 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning; 1 tsp Paprika; 1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper; 1/2 tsp Dried thyme; 1/4 tsp Black pepper; 2 tbsp Vegetable oil; 1 can (14.5 oz) Diced tomatoes-undrained

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A hearty and flavorful one-pot meal featuring chicken, sausage, rice, and the holy trinity of Cajun cooking.

Total 1h 15m

Serves 6

Steps 11

Ingredients 16

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Chicken
1.5 lbs 680 g Boneless skinless chicken thighs
Sausage
1 lb 450 g Andouille sausage-sliced
Vegetables
1 cup 140 g Onion-diced
1 cup 140 g Bell pepper-diced
2 stalks 50 g Celery-diced
3 cloves 9 g Garlic-minced
Rice & Broth
2 cups 340 g Long-grain rice
6 cups 1.4 L Chicken broth
Spices
2 tbsp 30 mL Cajun seasoning
1 tsp 5 mL Paprika
tsp 2.5 mL Cayenne pepper
tsp 2.5 mL Dried thyme
tsp 1.25 mL Black pepper
Salt To taste
Other
2 tbsp 30 mL Vegetable oil
1 can (14.5 oz) 411 g Diced tomatoes-undrained

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Instructions

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In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat Vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
Add Chicken and cook until browned on all sides. Remove chicken and set aside.
Add Sausage to the pot and cook until browned. Remove sausage and set aside.
Add Onion, Bell pepper, and Celery (the 'holy trinity') to the pot and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Add Garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
Stir in Cajun seasoning, Paprika, Cayenne pepper, Thyme, Black pepper, and Salt.
Add Rice and stir to coat with the spices.
Pour in Chicken broth and Diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil.
Return Chicken and Sausage to the pot. Stir well.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
Fluff with a fork and serve hot.