Best 7 30 Minute Jambalaya Skillet Recipes

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Do you have only 30 minutes to cook your favorite meal? Do you want a meal that serves you great taste and nutrition at the same time? If yes, you should try out jambalaya skillet, a classic dish of Louisiana born out of the influence of Spanish, French, and African cultures. With ingredients like rice, meat, and vegetables swimming together in a flavorful broth, jambalaya skillet is a hearty and easy-to-make dish for busy weeknights or even lazy weekends. In this article, we're exploring some of the best recipes for a quick and delicious 30 minute jambalaya skillet that'll satisfy your cravings without breaking a sweat.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

30-MINUTE JAMBALAYA SKILLET



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Jambalaya in a quick and simple one-dish meal. My best friend always asks for it and I have to have her over when I cook it.

Provided by Ranelle

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size chunks
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 green pepper, strips
2 tablespoons creole seasoning
14 ounces diced tomatoes
14 ounces tomato sauce
2 cups water
1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cups Minute Rice, uncooked

Steps:

  • Coat chicken with 1 tbsp of the creole seasoning.
  • Cook in 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet.
  • Add celery, onion and green pepper and continue cooking until done.
  • Stir in tomatoes, sauce, water, and shrimp.
  • Add 1 tbsp of creole seasoning (or to taste).
  • Bring to a boil and simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Add rice, cover and cook 5 minutes or until rice is done.

EVERYTHING JAMBALAYA



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Although I was "not an easy child," my Cajun daddy says there are many reasons he loves me. I think this recipe may be at the top of a very short list!

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, once around the pan
1 tablespoon butter
1 pound boneless, skinless white or dark meat chicken
3/4 pound andouille, casing removed and diced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 bay leaf, fresh or dried
Several drops hot sauce or 2 pinches cayenne pepper
2 to 3 tablespoons (a handful) all-purpose flour
1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes in juice
1(14-ounce) can or paper container chicken stock or broth
1 teaspoon (1/3 palmful) cumin
1 rounded teaspoon (1/2 palmful) dark chili powder
1 teaspoon (1/3 palmful) poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 pound medium shrimp, raw, deveined and peeled (ask for easy peel at fish counter)
Coarse salt and black pepper
Chopped scallions, for garnish
Fresh thyme, chopped for garnish
2 cups enriched white rice

Steps:

  • Cook rice to package directions.
  • Place a large, deep skillet over medium high heat. Add oil and butter to the pan. Cube chicken and place in hot oil and butter. Brown chicken 3 minutes, add sausage, and cook 2 minutes more. Add onion, celery, pepper, bay, and cayenne.
  • Saute vegetables 5 minutes, sprinkle flour over the pan and cook 1 or 2 minutes more. Stir in tomatoes and broth and season with cumin, chili, poultry seasoning, and Worcestershire. Bring liquids to a boil and add shrimp.
  • Simmer shrimp 5 minutes until pink and firm. Remove the pot from the heat and place on a trivet. Ladle jambalaya into shallow bowls. Using an ice cream scoop, place a scoop of rice on to the center of the bowlfuls of jambalaya. Sprinkle dishes with salt, pepper, chopped scallions, and thyme leaves.

30-MINUTE SKILLET JAMBALAYA



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No need to wait for the weekend or a special occasion to make this tasty shrimp and sausage jambalaya. It's skillet-quick, ready in about 30 minutes.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings, about 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 Tbsp. oil
1/2 lb. hot Italian sausage links, sliced, quartered
1 onion, chopped
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup BULL'S-EYE Brown Sugar & Hickory Barbecue Sauce
1 lb. frozen cooked shrimp, thawed
2 cups instant white rice, uncooked

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add sausage and onions; cook and stir 10 min. or until sausage is no longer pink.
  • Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Bring to boil; cover.
  • Remove from heat; let stand 5 min. Stir before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 190 mg, Sodium 1550 mg, Carbohydrate 40 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 12 g, Protein 26 g

SKILLET JAMBALAYA



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A recipe from The Best 30-minute Recipe of Cook's Illustrated. If you can't find andouille, use tasso, chorizo or linguiƧa sausage. Serve with plenty of Tabasco. You can use your favorite Creole spice blend instead of Old Bay Seasoning.

Provided by Boomette

Categories     Rice

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined
salt & fresh ground pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
8 ounces andouille sausages, halved and sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 onion, minced
1 red bell pepper, cored and chopped fine
1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 1/2 cups instant rice (see note for long-grain rice)
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 3/4 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced

Steps:

  • Season shrimp with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add andouille, onion, bell pepper, Old Bay, and 1/2 tsp salt and cook until onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in rice, garlic, and tomato paste and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Stir in broth and bring to simmer, scraping up browned bits. Cover and cook over medium-low heat until liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
  • Scatter shrimp over rice and continue to cook, covered, until rice is tender and shrimp are cooked through, about 5 minutes. Off heat, let rice sit for 2 minutes. Stir in parsley, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve.
  • Note : If you don't have instant rice on hand or if you would like to use long-grain rice, follow this method :
  • Substitute 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice for instant rice and increase broth amount to 4 cups. Extend rice cooking time in step 3 to about 20 minutes, then add shrimp and continue with recipe as directed.
  • Test Kitchen Tip for Seasoning Shrimp : To save time, we thought we'd skip seasoning our shrimp prior to cooking, but tasters noticed a difference. For the best-tasting shrimp, season the raw shrimp with salt and pepper and let sit for 10 minutes before cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489.1, Fat 21.3, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 175.4, Sodium 1401.9, Carbohydrate 40.5, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 3.6, Protein 32.3

JAMBALAYA SKILLET



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Quick, easy and delicious is how Norlene Razak describes her fantastic, full-flavored skillet supper. "It remains a real standby recipe for me," writes the Kyle, Texas cook. "I can always turn out a tasty batch of it in a hurry for unexpected company, yet it's a little more special than many spur-of-the-minute meals."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
2 tablespoons butter
1 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes
1 cup chicken broth
1 medium green pepper, diced
1 medium onion, diced
1-1/2 cups uncooked instant rice
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the chicken in butter over medium heat until no longer pink. Add the kielbasa, tomatoes, broth, green pepper and onion; bring to a boil. Stir in the rice, salt if desired and hot pepper sauce. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 742mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY SKILLET JAMBALAYA



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Looking for a classic dinner? Then check out this skillet jambalaya made with Frozen Corn that's ready in 35 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup frozen bell pepper and onion stir-fry
1 cup frozen corn
1 (8-oz.) pkg. red beans and rice mix
Water
1 (12-oz.) can luncheon meat, drained, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 Italian plum tomatoes, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add bell pepper and onion stir-fry; cook and stir 2 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  • Add corn, beans and rice mix, and amount of water as directed on package of mix. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add luncheon meat and tomatoes; stir gently to mix. Cook 3 to 5 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring occasionally. If desired, garnish with chopped fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525, Carbohydrate 56 g, Cholesterol 53 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 10 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 1/2 Cups, Sodium 2080 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

15-MINUTE JAMBALAYA



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Delicious, flavorful jambalaya in only 15 minutes? You got it. Our easy weeknight version stars turkey smoked sausage and stewed tomatoes over hot rice.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cans (14-1/2 oz. each) stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 cup water
6-1/2 oz. (1/2 of 13-oz. pkg.) OSCAR MAYER Natural Uncured Turkey Sausage, sliced
3 chicken bouillon cubes
1 tsp. hot pepper sauce
2 cups instant white rice, uncooked

Steps:

  • Bring all ingredients except rice to boil in large skillet on medium heat, stirring occasionally. Simmer on medium-low heat 1 to 2 min. or until bouillon is completely dissolved, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in rice; cover. Cook 5 min.
  • Fluff with fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 1900 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 14 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make your jambalaya taste its best. Look for plump, ripe vegetables and succulent shrimp.
  • Don't skimp on the spices: Jambalaya is a spicy dish, so don't be afraid to use plenty of spices. Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder are all essential.
  • Cook the rice properly: Rice is the foundation of jambalaya, so it's important to cook it properly. Use a long-grain rice, such as basmati or jasmine, and cook it according to the package directions.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When adding the ingredients to the skillet, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the ingredients from cooking evenly.
  • Let the jambalaya rest before serving: Once the jambalaya is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.

Conclusion:

Jambalaya is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dinner. With its bold flavors and spicy kick, jambalaya is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!

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