Best 6 French Onion Jambalaya Recipes

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French onion jambalaya is a Cajun and Creole dish that combines the traditional flavors of jambalaya with a rich, caramelized onion sauce. This hearty and flavorful dish is made with a variety of ingredients, including onions, bell peppers, celery, sausage, chicken, and rice. The onions are cooked slowly in butter until they are soft and caramelized, and then added to a flavorful jambalaya gravy. This dish is perfect for a casual meal with friends or family, and can be served with a variety of sides, such as cornbread, salad, or roasted vegetables.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

MY BEST-EVER JAMBALAYA



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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

2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 pound fully cooked Spanish chorizo links, sliced
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
3 cups chicken broth
2 large green peppers, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
3 cups instant brown rice
1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

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.

FRENCH ONION JAMBALAYA



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Sometimes I want the taste, but don't want to take the time. This version is rich and spicy both, and doesn't take long to make.

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1/2 lb kielbasa or 1/2 lb smoked sausage, in 1/2 inch slices (spicy or not, your preference)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 lb sliced mushrooms (optional)
1 can Campbell's French onion soup
1/3 cup salsa or 1/3 cup picante sauce
1/4 teaspoon cayenne, to taste
1 cup white rice
1/2 lb cooked large shrimp
1/2 cup frozen peas (optional)
salt and black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in skillet; add the chicken, sausage, and garlic (and mushrooms, if using) and brown over medium heat.
  • Remove drippings from pan.
  • Turn heat to high, add the soup, salsa, and cayenne and bring to a boil.
  • Stir in the rice, cover, lower heat and simmer for about 20 minutes or until rice is to desired texture.
  • Stir in the shrimp and peas, re-cover, season to taste with salt and pepper, and cook for 5 minutes.

EASY JAMBALAYA RECIPE BY TASTY



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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

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 chicken breasts, diced
1 lb andouille sausage, sliced
4 cloves garlic
1 jalapeño pepper, diced
1 white onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 ribs celery, diced
3 cups chicken stock
14 oz tomato, crushed
1 ½ cups rice
2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 lb shrimp
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

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

JEN'S JAMBALAYA



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My family loves a lot of flavor and spice in our food and jambalaya delivers. This is my version of a New Orleans jambalaya that's got a nice kick to it but not overly hot for those whose tongues can't handle it.

Provided by JenC

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Jambalaya Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons margarine or butter
¼ cup chopped onion
⅓ cup chopped celery
¼ cup chopped green pepper
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 ½ cups chicken broth
⅔ cup long grain white rice
1 teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon hot sauce
1 bay leaf
⅔ cup diced cooked chicken breast
⅔ cup cooked crumbled Italian sausage
⅔ cup peeled cooked shrimp

Steps:

  • Melt margarine in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onion, celery, and green pepper; cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Pour in diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and rice; season with basil, garlic, pepper, hot sauce, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then turn heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is done, about 20 minutes.
  • Once the rice has cooked, stir in chicken, sausage, and shrimp. Simmer for a few minutes until heated through. Remove bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.6 calories, Carbohydrate 31.9 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 21.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 1064.2 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

OVEN BAKED JAMBALAYA



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This is really easy and very tasty. My family likes recipes that have a big flavor blast - and this one delivers. I use Emeril's Bayou Blast seasoning to spice it up (we like it pretty spicy). It is great with a big green salad and a loaf of french bread for a complete meal. If you like to cook ahead you can do what I do - triple this recipe and bake in a big roasting pan -- then freeze in zip-loc bags for a super easy weekday supper. Just cut off bag, dump in glass bowl and microwave until hot.

Provided by Khandi Howard

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups uncle ben converted rice
1/2 cup margarine, cut up
1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can campbell French onion soup, undiluted
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can campbell beef broth, undiluted
8 ounces canned tomato sauce
1 bunch green onion, and tops chopped
2 bay leaves
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
3 uncooked boneless skinless chicken breasts

Steps:

  • I use 2- 3 Tablespoons of Bayou Blast to spice this up (recipe#31001).
  • If you don't have any on hand you may use another cajun spice such as Tony Chachere's or use a teaspoon or so of red pepper and black pepper.
  • Just season according to your family's taste.
  • Cut chicken and sausage into bite-sized pieces.
  • Mix together all ingredients in roaster.
  • Cover.
  • Bake at 350 degrees in oven for 1 hour& 15 minutes to 1 hour& 30 minutes.
  • Stir once after 45 minutes.
  • You must use a converted rice LIKE Uncle Ben's (you can use other brands as long as they are CONVERTED RICE).
  • Do not substitute or you will get sticky, mushy results.

CAPTAIN RUSSELL'S JAMBALAYA



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A tour guide in New Orleans gave me this recipe. It's so easy to prepare, and the deliciously authentic Cajun flavors make it one of my favorite recipes. -Donna Lamano, Olathe, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed French onion soup
1-1/4 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1-1/2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 pound fully cooked andouille sausage links, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 cups uncooked long grain rice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large saucepan, combine first eight ingredients. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat; stir in shrimp, sausage and rice. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., Cover and bake 30 minutes. Remove foil and stir; cover and bake 10-15 minutes longer or until rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 556 calories, Fat 25g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 184mg cholesterol, Sodium 1345mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality andouille sausage: Look for a brand that uses natural casings and has a good balance of meat and fat. Casings made from natural materials are healthier than manufactured ones.
  • Use a flavorful chicken stock: Homemade chicken stock is ideal, but you can also use a good-quality store-bought stock. If using store-bought stock, look for one that is low in sodium.
  • Cook the jambalaya over low heat: This will allow the flavors to develop and the rice to cook evenly. High heat will cause the rice to burn and the jambalaya to become dry.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will add flavor and texture to the jambalaya. Good options include onions, celery, bell peppers, and okra.
  • Add the shrimp and crab towards the end of cooking: This will prevent them from overcooking and becoming tough.
  • Season the jambalaya to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings as needed. You may also want to add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a bit of heat.

Conclusion:

French Onion Jambalaya is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a new jambalaya recipe, give this one a try!

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