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Easy One-Pot Jambalaya

This Easy One-Pot Jambalaya is bursting with flavor! A comforting blend of chicken, sausage, and shrimp, all cooked in one pot for minimal cleanup.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Louisiana

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 large stalks celery, chopped
  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, to taste
  • 12 ounces cooked andouille sausage, sliced
  • 1 cup uncooked brown rice
  • 1.5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 14-oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 0.5 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • Sea salt, to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. In your large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil or avocado oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened and fragrant. Add the minced garlic and continue to cook for an additional minute.
  2. Add the chopped chicken breasts to the pot. Season with sea salt and Cajun seasoning, adjusting to your taste. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is no longer pink.
  3. Stir in the sliced andouille sausage and uncooked brown rice, mixing everything together well. Allow the rice to toast slightly for 2 minutes, absorbing the flavors.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes (with their juices). Stir everything together until well combined. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 40 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
  5. Once the rice is cooked, gently fold in the peeled and deveined shrimp. Cover the pot again and let it cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
  6. Remove the pot from heat and stir in the chopped fresh parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more sea salt or Cajun seasoning if desired.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Freeze for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container.
  • To reheat, thaw in the fridge overnight and warm on low heat, adding broth if necessary.