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One-Pot Jambalaya

This jambalaya is great for serving to a crowd when you need an easy dinner for a lot of people.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time35 mins
Total Time40 mins
Course: Dinner
Keyword: chicken, one pot, rice, sausage, shrimp
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 424kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp cajun seasoning
  • 14 oz. andouille sausage sliced
  • 1 lb. chicken breast diced
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 28 oz. can of crushed tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 cups rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 12 oz. shrimp tail-off, peeled & deveined
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat the 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large stockpot or dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Add in the sliced andouille sausage, diced chicken breast, and 2 tablespoons of cajun seasoning.
  • Cook until the chicken is no longer pink, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the meat into a small bowl, leaving the liquid in the pot.
  • Add in the diced onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and minced garlic. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the vegetables become soft.
  • Pour in the can of crushed tomatoes, then sprinkle with a dash of salt and pepper.
  • Add the chicken and sausage back into the pot and mix together. Continue to cook until everything is heated through, about 2 minutes.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and the uncooked rice. Mix together and bring to a boil.
  • Lower the heat to simmer and cover with a lid. Cook for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the lid and add in the shrimp, mixing to combine. Cover again and cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Serve with chopped parsley, if desired.