Louisiana Jambalaya Recipe
Discover the authentic taste of Louisiana with our easy Jambalaya recipe, blending smoked sausage, chicken, seafood and rice for a hearty meal.
Servings
6-8
Ready In:
45min
Calories:
540
Good For:
Lunch, Dinner
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About this Recipe
By: Louisiana Flavor
Louisiana Jambalaya blends French, Spanish, African and Native American flavors, showcasing the state’s cultural diversity. This hearty dish combines sausage, chicken, seafood and rice for a flavorful, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb smoked sausage (Richard’s Andouille or Savoie’s), sliced
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice (Louisiana’s own Supreme Rice)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (Tabasco)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup mixed seafood (shrimp, crab, crawfish)
Nutrition
- Protien 37%
- Carbs 26%
- Fat 40%
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Ingredients
- Chop onion, celery and garlic.
- Slice sausage and cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
Step 2: Cook Sausage and Chicken
- Heat oil in the Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Cook sausage until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Remove sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Cook chicken until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove chicken and set aside with sausage.
Step 3: Soften Vegetables
- Reduce heat to medium.
- Cook onion, celery and garlic until tender, about 5 minutes.
Step 4: Combine Ingredients
- Add rice, chicken broth, thyme, paprika, cayenne, salt and pepper. Stir well.
- Add cooked sausage, chicken, diced tomatoes and seafood. Mix gently.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender.
Tips and Variations
- Use local Louisiana ingredients for authentic flavor.
- Adjust spice level to taste with Tabasco.
- Add crawfish for extra flavor.
