Description
A bold and hearty one-pot Southern classic, this Cajun Chicken Jambalaya is packed with seared chicken, smoky sausage, colorful peppers, and perfectly spiced rice. It’s the kind of comforting meal that fills your kitchen with warmth and your plate with flavor.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken breast, diced
12 oz andouille sausage, sliced
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (14.5 oz) crushed tomatoes
1 cup long grain white rice
2 1/4 cups chicken broth
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add diced chicken breast, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add sliced sausage and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Add chopped onions and bell peppers to the pan; cook until softened, about 4-5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Sprinkle in Cajun seasoning and stir well to coat.
- Add crushed tomatoes and mix thoroughly.
- Return the chicken and sausage to the skillet.
- Add rice and chicken broth; stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender.
- Remove from heat, let sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner