Best 4 Jambalaya Skillet Recipes

Jambalaya skillet is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines the best of Cajun and Creole cuisine. It is a one-pot meal that is packed with protein, vegetables, and spices. The dish is typically made with chicken, shrimp, and sausage, but it can also be made with other meats or seafood. Jambalaya is a versatile dish that can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it spicy or mild, with or without okra, there is a jambalaya skillet recipe out there for you.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

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

Ingredients

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

SKILLET SHRIMP JAMBALAYA

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Spice up this shrimp and rice dish to your taste by increasing the amount of Creole seasoning and cayenne pepper. Add a few drops of hot pepper sauce, too. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 cups vegetable broth
1-1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice
2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, drained
1 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1-1/2 cups frozen peas

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute the onion, celery and green pepper in butter until tender. Add the broth, rice, Creole seasoning, Worcestershire sauce and cayenne. , Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in the tomatoes, shrimp and peas; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 135mg cholesterol, Sodium 1141mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

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

Ingredients

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.

EASY SKILLET JAMBALAYA

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Threw this together last night for dinner and everyone loved it!! Super quick and basically fool-proof! Way to easy to taste this good :)

Provided by keebler99

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 cups cooked white rice
3 cups water
1 lb smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch think coins (I used Johnsonville jalapeno cheese)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with onion and garlic, undrained
2 tablespoons onion salt or 1 medium chopped onion
1 -4 teaspoon creole seasoning (to taste)
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 lb uncooked deveined peeled large shrimp, tails removed

Steps:

1. Over medium heat mix first 6 ingredients and bring to a good simmer (about 10min).
2. Add in bell pepper and shrimp. Cook until shrimp is done (turns pink and just starts to curl).
*Note* you can add the bell pepper in sooner if you like them cooked to a softer texture, we like ours still crunchy so I waited until I put the shrimp in to add it.

Tips:

Choose the right rice. Long grain rice, such as basmati or jasmine, is best for jambalaya. It cooks up fluffy and separate, and it won't absorb too much of the liquid.
Cook the rice separately. This will help to prevent the rice from becoming mushy. Bring the water to a boil, then add the rice and cook according to the package directions. Once the rice is cooked, drain it and set it aside.
Use a large skillet. Jambalaya is a one-pot dish, so you'll need a large skillet that can accommodate all of the ingredients. A Dutch oven or a large sauté pan will work well.
Brown the trinity first. The trinity is the holy trinity of Cajun cooking: onion, celery, and bell pepper. Sauté the trinity in some olive oil until it is softened and fragrant.
Add the protein. You can use chicken, shrimp, sausage, or a combination of all three. Cook the protein until it is browned and cooked through.
Add the rice and the remaining ingredients. Stir in the cooked rice, the tomatoes, the broth, and the seasonings. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the rice is heated through.
Serve hot. Jambalaya is best served hot, with a side of crusty bread.

Conclusion:

Jambalaya is a delicious and versatile dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make, and it can be tailored to your own taste. Follow these tips and you'll be able to make a perfect pot of jambalaya every time.