Jambalaya is a classic Louisiana dish that is full of flavor and easy to make. This recipe from Tasty is a great way to enjoy this classic dish without having to spend hours in the kitchen. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
NICK'S JAMBALAYA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: oil, boneless, skinless chicken thighs, paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, cajun seasoning, cayenne, salt, andouille sausages, sweet onion, celery, green pepper, jalapeño, garlic, chicken stock, crushed tomato, rice, bay leaves, shrimp
Provided by Rie McClenny
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a 6-quart Dutch oven over medium- high heat. Add the chicken, paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, Cajun seasoning, cayenne, and salt. Stir to coat.
- Once chicken is fully cooked, about 5 minutes, add the sausages and cook for 3 minutes.
- Remove the chicken and sausage from the pot and set aside.
- Using the same pot, add 1 tablespoon of oil to the pot. Add the onion, celery, green pepper, jalapeño, garlic, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Cook until vegetables are soft and tender, scraping any brown bits on the bottom of the pot, about 8-10 minutes.
- Add chicken stock, crushed tomatoes, cooked rice, and bay leaves. Stir well and add the chicken and sausage back into the pot. Bring to a simmer.
- Put the lid on and continue simmering for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the shrimp. Put the lid back on and cook for 5 minutes, or until shrimp are cooked through.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1175 calories, Carbohydrate 78 grams, Fat 63 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 71 grams, Sugar 10 grams
ONE POT JAMBALAYA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: olive oil, boneless skinless chicken breasts, hot italian sausage, small bell peppers, jalapeño pepper, white onion, garlic, diced tomato, chicken stock, long grain white rice, cajun seasoning, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, bay leaf, large shrimp, small ham steak, frozen okra, salt and pepper
Provided by Melissa Bohn
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a crockpot or large, deep saute pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sausage and saute for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the sausage is lightly browned. Transfer to a clean plate and set aside.
- Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to the crockpot. Add bell peppers, jalapeño, onion and garlic. Sauté for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened.
- Add the diced tomatoes, chicken stock, rice, Cajun seasoning, thyme, cayenne, bay leaf, and stir to combine. Continue cooking until the mixture reaches a simmer. Then reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for about 25-30 minutes, or until the rice is nearly cooked through, stirring every 5 minutes or so along the way so that the rice does not burn.
- Add the shrimp, ham, okra, and stir to combine. Continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are cooked through and pink. Stir in the chicken and sausage, and remove and discard the bay leaf.
- Taste season the jambalaya with salt, pepper, and additional Cajun seasoning if needed. Remove from heat and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1269 calories, Carbohydrate 95 grams, Fat 77 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 43 grams, Sugar 19 grams
EASY JAMBALAYA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: olive oil, chicken breasts, andouille sausage, garlic, jalapeño pepper, white onion, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper, celery, chicken stock, tomato, rice, cajun seasoning, bay leaf, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, shrimp, salt, pepper
Provided by Tasty
Categories Lunch
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add diced chicken breasts and Andouille sausage. Add salt and pepper to taste, and cook thoroughly.
- Add crushed garlic and a diced jalapeño pepper.
- NOTE: Leave the jalapeño seeds in for extra spice
- Stir in diced onion, peppers, celery until they're soft.
- Add chicken stock, tomatoes, rice, cajun seasoning, bay leaf, dried thyme, cayenne pepper and stir.
- Cover and simmer stew for 30 minutes.
- NOTE: Stir occasionally to make sure the rice doesn't burn at the bottom of the pan.
- Once the rice is cooked, add in shrimp, season with salt and pepper, then continue simmering until the shrimp are cooked through.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1371 calories, Carbohydrate 81 grams, Fat 84 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 64 grams, Sugar 18 grams
QUICK JAMBALAYA
This quick and easy recipe will fill up your family with delicious jambalaya flavors without spending hours in the kitchen.
Provided by Hillshire Farm(R) Brand
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Hillshire Farm®
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cut sausage into 1/2-inch slices. Melt butter in a 5 to 6-quart pan over medium-high heat. Add sausage, onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until vegetables are soft and sausage is lightly browned.
- Stir in tomatoes, pepper sauce, black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes and salt to taste. Bring to a boil; add shrimp. Cook 3 minutes or until shrimp are cooked and opaque in center.
- Gently stir in hot rice and cook 3-5 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 948.3 calories, Carbohydrate 150.9 g, Cholesterol 104 mg, Fat 23 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 862.4 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
EASY CAJUN JAMBALAYA
I have always loved Cajun foods but my wife doesn't like the 'kick.' In response to this, I made my traditional Jambalaya without the heat. Everyone loved this recipe and I hope you will to. Enjoy!
Provided by Grant Michel
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Jambalaya Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Saute chicken and kielbasa until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic. Season with cayenne, onion powder, salt and pepper. Cook 5 minutes, or until onion is tender and translucent. Add rice, then stir in chicken stock and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 minutes, or until rice is tender. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and hot pepper sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 488 calories, Carbohydrate 58.5 g, Cholesterol 73.9 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 29.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 1082.5 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
BIG EASY JAMBALAYA
This recipe is requested often by friends and family for gatherings. I don't mind since it's so easy to make. -Elizabeth Renteria, Vancouver, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 5h55m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients except rice. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until chicken is tender., Stir in rice. Cook on high 30 minutes longer or until rice is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 565 calories, Fat 23g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 108mg cholesterol, Sodium 1673mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 33g protein.
JAMBALAYA
From her home in Topeka, Kansas, subscriber Betty May shares her recipe for quick-to-cook jambalaya. "Unlike some versions, this one doesn't have to simmer for hours," she notes. "Folks who like their food a bit spicy are sure to enjoy it. Jalapeno and cayenne pepper add some zip to the shrimp and chicken."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large Dutch oven or saucepan, saute the chicken, onion, green pepper, celery, jalapenos and garlic in oil until chicken is no longer pink. Add the tomatoes, water, thyme, salt, pepper and cayenne; bring to a boil. , Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add shrimp; simmer 6-8 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink. Stir in rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 502mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
MY BEST-EVER JAMBALAYA
I tried to mimic Jambalaya from my favorite restaurant and it turned out so well my daughter and husband now prefer my recipe and won't order it when we go to the restaurant! -Alexis Van Vulpen, St. Albert, Alberta
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chorizo and ham; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until browned., Add chicken to pan; cook 5-7 minutes or until no longer pink. Stir in tomatoes, broth, peppers, onion, Cajun seasoning and pepper sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 8-10 minutes or until peppers are crisp-tender., Return to a boil; stir in rice and shrimp. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 7-9 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5 minutes or until rice is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 1124mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
EASY JAMBALAYA
I brought this easy jambalaya to a Sunday potluck and it was quickly gobbled up. When friends asked me for the recipe, they couldn't believe how easy it was! -Tami Kuehl, Loup City, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Prepare jambalaya mix according to package directions, adding sausage and shrimp during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Remove from the heat. Stir in cheese, pico de gallo and green onions; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 601 calories, Fat 32g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 127mg cholesterol, Sodium 2159mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
SHEET-PAN JAMBALAYA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: medium yellow onion, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper, chicken sausage, olive oil, creole seasoning, raw shrimp, paprika, tomato, rice, scallion
Provided by Crystal Hatch
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- On a large baking sheet, arrange the onion, bell peppers, and chicken sausage. Drizzle with olive oil and season with 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning, or to taste. Using your hands, mix everything together well.
- Bake for 8 minutes, or until chicken sausage begins to brown.
- While the vegetables and chicken sausage are cooking, place the shrimp in a small bowl. Season with 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning and ½ teaspoon paprika. Stir to coat.
- Remove the vegetables and sausage from the oven, and add the seasoned shrimp and diced tomatoes. Mix everything together.
- Return everything to the oven for 6 minutes, or until the shrimp is just done.
- Remove from the oven and add the cooked rice, mixing everything together well.
- Garnish with sliced scallions and serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 654 calories, Carbohydrate 79 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 45 grams, Sugar 9 grams
EASY CHEESY JAMBALAYA
I have made this recipe over and over and it has been a huge success every time. I tweaked this recipe over time to fit my own personal tastes and I hope your family will like it too. Don't be afraid of the long instructions, they take you through this quick dish step by step.
Provided by Pepper Monkey
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- start cooking two cups of rice with 4 cups of water in a small pot over medium heat. For extra flavor cook with chicken broth instead.
- preheat a large stock pot on medium heat with two teaspoons of vegetable oil.
- Slice sausage and dice chicken into 1/2 inch size pieces.
- Brown meat until it is golden brown.
- Meanwhile, mince garlic. chop all the green pepper, onions, celery and mushrooms into 1/2 inch size pieces.
- When meat is browned add in all the chopped vegetables and stir to combine.
- Wait three minutes and pour can of diced tomatoes and juices over veggies. Add chicken broth and seasonings.
- Stir to combine and let simmer on stove for 20 minutes checking occasionally until done.
- Add cheese and pinch of corn starch and cook 10 more minutes.
- Remove from heat and serve over rice and top with shredded chesse.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1037.3, Fat 53.3, SaturatedFat 19.6, Cholesterol 178.1, Sodium 1861.7, Carbohydrate 75.3, Fiber 8.7, Sugar 7.8, Protein 65.8
QUICK AND EASY JAMBALAYA
This recipe is a quick and easy way to enjoy jambalaya without spending too much time in the kitchen. It has just enough spice to give it a kick without making it too spicy. I use turkey kielbasa to make this recipe a little more healthy. I also suggest making your own home-mixed Cajun seasoning to avoid too many unnecessary additives.
Provided by NanLan
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Boil sausage until hot, 8 to 12 minutes; drain.
- Heat canola oil in a pot over medium-high heat; saute sausage, celery, bell pepper, and onion in hot oil until vegetables start to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Stir chicken and Cajun seasoning into the vegetable mixture. Pour broth and tomatoes into the pot; bring to a boil, add the rice, and stir. Return mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover pot, and simmer mixture until for 5 minutes. Remove cover, stir, and continue to simmer until the rice has absorbed the liquid and is tender, about 5 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 506.5 calories, Carbohydrate 45.4 g, Cholesterol 82.7 mg, Fat 22.6 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 29.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 2037.5 mg, Sugar 7.6 g
QUICK AND EASY - BUT DELICIOUS - JAMBALAYA!
Even though I'm a born-and-raised Arizonan, both of my grandparents are from southern Louisiana. As a result, I grew up eating a lot of good, homecooked Cajun food!! This isn't a family recipe, but it rivals any I've had. (It's a combination of several recipes I found online.) I find myself craving it once every couple of weeks...luckily my boyfriend loves it too! :-) This can be made with 2 pounds of chicken, or 1 lb chicken + 1 lb smoked sausage. The chicken / shrimp is our favorite way to make it, and the chicken / smoked sausage is a close second.
Provided by Robyns Cookin
Categories Cajun
Time 40m
Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Cook rice according to package directions (I cook it in chicken broth for more flavor).
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a stock pot over medium-high heat.
- Cook the onions, bell pepper, celery, and garlic until tender.
- Add the meat and sauté until cooked.
- Stir in the tomatoes, seasonings, and cooked rice.
- Cover and cook until heated through.
JAMBALAYA
A spicy jambalaya with chicken, andouille sausage, rice and Cajun seasonings that's easy to make in one pot.
Provided by Terri
Categories Jambalaya
Time 1h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of peanut oil in a large heavy Dutch oven over medium heat. Season the sausage and chicken pieces with Cajun seasoning. Saute sausage until browned. Remove with slotted spoon, and set aside. Add 1 tablespoon peanut oil, and saute chicken pieces until lightly browned on all sides. Remove with a slotted spoon, and set aside.
- In the same pot, saute onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic until tender. Stir in crushed tomatoes, and season with red pepper, black pepper, salt, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce and file powder. Stir in chicken and sausage. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the rice and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 465.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.4 g, Cholesterol 73.1 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 28.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 1632.7 mg, Sugar 2 g
SLOW COOKED JAMBALAYA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: tomatoes, chicken stock, tomato paste, bay leaves, dried basil, dried oregano, Slap Ya Mama Cajun Seasoning, salt, worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, black pepper, medium red onion, green bell pepper, celery ribs, okras, jalapeñoes, garlic, andouille sausage, chicken breasts, shrimp, white rice, fresh parsley
Provided by Jacob Sanchez
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients (excluding shrimp) in an 8 qt slow cooker.
- Stir well until fully mixed, then cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 5 hours.
- Add shrimp and cook for an additional 30 minutes on low.
- Stir in cooked rice and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 691 calories, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 37 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 44 grams, Sugar 10 grams
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make your jambalaya taste its best.
- Don't skimp on the trinity. The trinity of onions, celery, and bell peppers is the foundation of jambalaya. Make sure to chop them finely and cook them until they are soft.
- Use a good quality smoked sausage. Andouille sausage is the traditional choice for jambalaya, but you can use any type of smoked sausage that you like.
- Don't overcook the rice. Rice should be cooked until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it.
- Season the jambalaya well. Jambalaya should have a bold, flavorful taste. Use a variety of spices, such as Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
- Serve jambalaya with your favorite toppings. Popular toppings include green onions, chopped parsley, and Tabasco sauce.
Conclusion:
Jambalaya is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover rice and vegetables, and it can also be made with a variety of different meats and seafood. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced cook, you are sure to find a jambalaya recipe that you will love.
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