Easy One Pot Chicken Jambalaya
A flavorful, one-pot dish featuring chicken thighs, smoky Andouille sausage, and vibrant vegetables simmered with spices and rice, bringing the essence of the bayou to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs Juicy, tender meat
- 12 ounces Andouille sausage Adds smoky depth
- 1 medium onion Diced finely
- 1 cup bell peppers Choose green, red, or yellow
- 2 stalks celery Sliced
- 3 cloves garlic Minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice Standard rice for jambalaya
- 4 cups chicken broth Use low-sodium
- 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 ounces with juice included
- 2 tablespoons Creole seasoning Adjust to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions For garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley For garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, add a splash of oil. When hot, add the chicken thighs and sausage. Brown them on each side for about 5-7 minutes until they’re golden.
- Remove the chicken and sausage, then add diced onion, bell peppers, celery, and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for about 5-6 minutes until the vegetables are soft and fragrant.
- Add the long-grain white rice to the sautéed vegetables, along with the Creole seasoning. Stir well to coat the rice with flavors for about 2 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add the canned diced tomatoes along with their juice. Return the chicken and sausage to the pot and add the bay leaves. Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover it, and let it simmer for about 25-30 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
- Once cooked, remove from heat and stir in the chopped green onions and fresh parsley. Remove the bay leaves before serving.
Notes
Don’t overcrowd the pot when browning the chicken and sausage. Adjust spices according to heat preference.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
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