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Spice up your dinner routine with this One-Pot Cajun Jambalaya—a bold and satisfying meal perfect for quick weeknight dinners or meal prep. This easy recipe features shrimp, andouille sausage, aromatic veggies, and rice all simmered in one pan with flavorful Cajun seasoning. If you’re looking for hearty food ideas or dinner ideas that deliver big flavor without the fuss, this is your go-to! Great for lovers of easy recipes, comforting one-pot meals, and those searching for Southern-inspired dinner ideas.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

12 oz andouille sausage, sliced

1 medium onion, diced

2 stalks celery, diced

1 red bell pepper, chopped

1 green bell pepper, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes

1 cup long-grain rice

2 cups chicken stock

1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

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Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the sliced andouille sausage and cook until browned.

2. Add the onion, celery, and bell peppers. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

3. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

4. Sprinkle in the Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the veggies and sausage are well coated.

5. Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juices and mix everything together.

6. Add the rice and stir to coat it in the seasonings. Pour in the chicken stock and bring the mixture to a simmer.

7. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.

8. Stir in the shrimp, cover again, and cook for 5-7 more minutes until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.

9. Fluff the jambalaya with a fork and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

For the best texture, use long-grain rice and avoid over-stirring during cooking.

To add more protein, diced chicken can be sautéed with the sausage at the beginning.

Leftovers taste even better the next day—perfect for meal prep!

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: One-Pot
Cuisine: Cajun / Southern

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 1/4 cups
Calories: 420
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 980mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 150mg