Best 6 Everything Jambalaya Or Jambalika Recipes

Jambalaya is a Creole dish that has its roots in Spanish, French, African, and Native American cuisines. The name Jambalaya is derived from the French word "jambalaia," which means "rice mixed with other ingredients," and it is closely related to the Spanish dish "paella."

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

EVERYTHING JAMBALAYA OR "JAMBALIKA"!

Everything Jambalaya or

I watched Rachel Ray make this on "30 Minute Meals" the other day while home sick with a cold. This looks super easy to make and as close to the original as you can get in 30 minutes! This would be a perfect meal for Monday Night Football!

Provided by Denise

Categories Stew

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

Ingredients

2 cups enriched white rice
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, once around the pan
1 tablespoon butter
1 lb boneless skinless white chicken meat or 1 lb dark chicken meat
3/4 lb andouille sausage, casing removed and diced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 fresh bay leaves or 1 dried bay leaf
2 tablespoons cayenne pepper sauce
2 -3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
1 (14 ounce) can chicken stock or 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon dark chili powder
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 lb medium shrimp, raw,deveined and peeled (ask for easy peel at fish counter)
coarse salt
black pepper
chopped scallion, for garnish
fresh thyme, chopped for garnish

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.

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

Ingredients

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.

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

Categories pork,rice and grain,seafood,Shellfish,tomatoes,vegetables

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, once around the pan
1 Tbsp butter
1 lb(s) boneless, skinless white or dark meat chicken
¾ lb(s) 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 - 3 Tbsp (a handful) all-purpose flour
1 (14-oz) can diced tomatoes in juice
1 (14-oz) can or paper container chicken stock or broth
1 tsp (⅓ palmful) cumin
1 rounded tsp (½ palmful) dark chili powder
1 tsp (⅓ palmful) poultry seasoning
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 lb(s) 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.

FORGOTTEN JAMBALAYA

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During chilly months, I fix this slow cooker jambalaya recipe at least once a month. It's so easy...just chop the vegetables, dump everything in the slow cooker and forget it! Even my sons, who are picky about spicy things, like this easy jambalaya. -Cindi Coss, Coppell, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 4h50m

Yield 11 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef or chicken broth
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
3 celery ribs, chopped
2 medium green peppers, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
5 garlic cloves, minced
3 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons dried basil
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 pound smoked sausage, halved and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the tomatoes, broth and tomato paste. Stir in the celery, green peppers, onion, garlic, seasonings and pepper sauce. Stir in chicken and sausage. , Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or until chicken is no longer pink. Stir in shrimp. Cover and cook 15-30 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink. Serve with rice. Freeze option: Place individual portions of cooled stew in freezer containers and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 1016mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

QUICK JAMBALAYA

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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

Ingredients

1 (14 ounce) package Hillshire Farm® Smoked Sausage
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 pinch Salt to taste
½ pound large raw shrimp, peeled, deveined
6 cups hot cooked long grain white rice

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

JAMBALAYA

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With chicken breast, brown rice, and lean ham, this lighter take on a classic still packs in plenty of New Orleans flavor.

Categories Soup/Stew Chicken Garlic Onion Pepper Rice Shellfish Tomato Sauté Low Fat Ham Shrimp Healthy Self

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 medium cloves garlic, peeled
1 large green bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
2 celery stalks, diced
3 tbsp fresh Italian parsley, minced
4 oz extra-lean smoked ham, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
5 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
1 large bay leaf
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
3/4 cup brown rice, uncooked
1 1/2 lb medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped into bite-sized pieces

Steps:

Add oil to a large nonstick saucepan. Over medium heat, sauté onion, garlic, bell pepper and celery until onion is translucent. Add parsley, ham, chicken, bay leaf, and cayenne pepper. Cook, stirring often, 5 to 6 minutes. Add tomatoes (with juice), tomato sauce, and 1 3/4 cups cold water. Gently simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Pour rice into the pan and stir well. Bring mixture to a boil. Lower heat and simmer, covered, 45 minutes or until rice is cooked and absorbs most of the liquid. Stir in shrimp and cook 5 minutes more. Remove bay leaf. Season to taste with cayenne pepper and salt.

Tips:

Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh vegetables, flavorful meats, and aromatic spices are essential for a delicious jambalaya. Choose the best ingredients you can find, and don't skimp on the seasonings.
Cook the rice separately: This will help prevent the rice from becoming mushy. Cook the rice according to the package directions, then set it aside while you prepare the rest of the jambalaya.
Brown the meat and vegetables: This will add depth of flavor to the jambalaya. Brown the meat and vegetables in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
Add the liquids: Once the meat and vegetables are browned, add the chicken broth, tomatoes, and seasonings. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
Add the rice and cook: Stir in the cooked rice and bring the mixture to a boil again. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the rice is heated through.
Serve with your favorite toppings: Jambalaya is traditionally served with green onions, parsley, and hot sauce. You can also add other toppings, such as sour cream, avocado, or shredded cheese.

Conclusion:

Jambalaya is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its bold flavors and hearty ingredients, jambalaya is a perfect meal for a party or a weeknight dinner. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give jambalaya a try. You won't be disappointed!