Best 7 Shortcut Sausage Jambalaya Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Welcome to the culinary journey filled with bold flavors and aromatic delights as we embark on a quest to discover the best recipe for "shortcut sausage jambalaya". This flavorful dish, originating from the vibrant heart of Louisiana, is adored for its vibrant fusion of spices, succulent sausage, and tender rice, all harmoniously combined in a hearty pot. In this article, we will guide you through the diverse realm of jambalaya recipes, highlighting the essential ingredients, the secrets behind building layers of flavor, and the techniques that transform simple ingredients into a tantalizing feast. Get ready to learn, explore, and savor the essence of authentic "shortcut sausage jambalaya".

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SAUSAGE JAMBALAYA



Sausage Jambalaya image

My family has enjoyed this delicious Cajun recipe for many years. -Lizzie Whitten, Oak Grove, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

12 small pork sausage links, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup finely chopped green pepper
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons canola oil
1-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 to 1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • In heavy skillet, saute the sausage, onion, green pepper and garlic in oil until vegetables are tender. Add chicken and ham; cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining ingredients. , Transfer to a 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour or until rice is tender and liquid absorbed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 1292mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

SHORTCUT SAUSAGE JAMBALAYA



Shortcut Sausage Jambalaya image

Secret ingredient alert: A pinch of coffee crystals gives my jambalaya its roasty, toasty flavor. This quick and easy dinner is one of my husband's top picks. -Betty Henagin, Medford, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve long grain rice
1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 package (14 ounces) smoked turkey kielbasa, sliced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup salsa
Dash instant coffee granules

Steps:

  • Heat rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery and green pepper; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender. Stir in kielbasa, salt, garlic powder, pepper and, if desired, cayenne; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until kielbasa is browned., Add tomatoes, salsa and coffee granules; heat through. Stir in rice. Freeze option: Do not heat or add rice. Freeze cooled meat mixture in a freezer container. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat rice according to package directions. Place meat mixture in a large skillet; heat through, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary. Proceed as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 1398mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

QUICK AND EASY JAMBALAYA



Quick and Easy Jambalaya image

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

8 ounces smoked sausage, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 celery stalk, diced
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
½ onion, diced
1 (10 ounce) can chunk chicken breast, drained and flaked
1 ½ teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1 (16 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 cups instant brown rice

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 JAMBALAYA



Quick Jambalaya image

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

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

QUICK JAMBALAYA



Quick Jambalaya image

This recipe makes quick work out of jambalaya by using leftover rice, and it tastes great with freshly cooked grains, too. To make this meal meatless, use vegan andouille sausage or stick with pork sausage, if you prefer. Either option, along with creole seasoning and the classic trinity of creole cooking - onion, celery and green bell pepper - result in a dish that is unmistakably Louisianan. Though many jambalaya recipes skip tomatoes, this version uses a blend of tomato paste and diced tomatoes to add bulk, and an acidity that helps lighten up the otherwise hearty one-pot meal.

Provided by Vallery Lomas

Categories     grains and rice, main course

Time 35m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 links pork or vegan andouille or chorizo sausage (6 ounces), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 cups cooked long-grain white rice
1 tablespoon creole seasoning
Salt and black pepper
1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon hot sauce, plus more for serving
2 tablespoons sliced scallions

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the sausage and cook until starting to brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the remaining tablespoon oil, then add the celery and bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the tomato paste and cook until very fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Reduce the heat to low and add the cooked rice. Sprinkle with the creole seasoning and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Stir in the tomatoes and hot sauce and cook until warmed through. Season with additional salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with the scallions and serve with more hot sauce.

QUICK AND EASY SAUSAGE JAMBALAYA



Quick and Easy Sausage Jambalaya image

A quick and easy to make jambalaya. I love this recipe. If you use andouille sausage it will be much spicier.

Provided by -Mary-

Categories     White Rice

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 medium onion, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1/2 cup butter
1 lb smoked sausage or 1 lb andouille sausage, sliced thin
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups cooked rice
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 bay leaves
chopped green onion top
salt
pepper
thyme
parsley

Steps:

  • Saute onion, bell pepper and celery in butter until clear.
  • Add smoked sausage and garlic cloves and cook a few more minutes.
  • Stir in cooked rice and tomato paste.
  • Season to taste with seasonings and turn into a casserole dish.
  • Bake at 350 degrees until heated through
  • Add fresh chopped green onion tops at the end of cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.3, Fat 37.1, SaturatedFat 16.9, Cholesterol 86.9, Sodium 1000.1, Carbohydrate 22.2, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 5.7, Protein 12.1

QUICK SAUSAGE AND SHRIMP JAMBALAYA



Quick Sausage and Shrimp Jambalaya image

Like most creole dishes, this jambalaya contains the "holy trinity"-onion, celery and bell pepper. The andouille sausage and creole seasoning add a distinct Louisiana flavor. The rice for jambalaya is traditionally cooked in with the other ingredients, but in this quick version I use pre-cooked rice, making this dish perfect if you've got leftover rice to use up.

Provided by Vallery Lomas

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
6 ounces andouille sausage, diced
2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon creole or Cajun seasoning blend
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
One 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
2 cups cooked rice
1 pound cooked and peeled shrimp
1 tablespoon hot sauce
2 tablespoons chopped scallions

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the sausage and cook until starting to brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the celery and bell pepper and cook until softened, 5 to 7 minutes longer. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the tomato paste and cook until very fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Reduce the heat to low. Sprinkle the Creole seasoning, salt and pepper on top. Stir in the tomatoes and rice and cook until warmed through. Taste and stir in additional salt and pepper if needed. Stir in the shrimp and heat through. Stir in the hot sauce. Sprinkle with the scallions. Serve warm.

Tips:

  • For a more authentic flavor, use andouille sausage instead of regular sausage.
  • To make your jambalaya even more flavorful, brown the sausage and vegetables before adding the rice.
  • If you don't have a Dutch oven, you can use a large pot instead.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the spice level to your liking. You can add more or less cayenne pepper, depending on how spicy you want it to be.
  • Serve your jambalaya with your favorite sides, such as cornbread, coleslaw, or potato salad.

Conclusion:

This easy sausage jambalaya recipe is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. It's a delicious and flavorful dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy recipe, give this sausage jambalaya a try. You won't be disappointed!

Related Topics