Description
Enjoy authentic Cajun flavors with this quick and easy 30-minute jambalaya skillet. Perfect for a weeknight meal, this recipe brings the taste of Louisiana right to your table.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook until browned. Remove sausage from skillet and set aside.
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside with the sausage.
- Add onion and bell pepper to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, Rotel, chicken broth, uncooked rice, Cajun seasoning, and thyme. Bring to a boil.
- Return the cooked sausage and chicken to the skillet.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier jambalaya, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- You can substitute shrimp for chicken or add it in the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Ensure your skillet is large enough to hold all ingredients comfortably.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 550
- Sugar: Approximately 5g
- Sodium: Approximately 1200mg
- Fat: Approximately 25g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 45g
- Fiber: Approximately 4g
- Protein: Approximately 35g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 120mg