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Easy One Pot Cajun Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya

Inside: This easy jambalaya recipe is packed with tender chicken, spicy andouille sausage, and deep flavor. It's a filling one-pot meal perfect for potlucks, tailgates, or cozy dinners in.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Cajun
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup Oil (Olive oil, vegetable oil, or your choice of fat)
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 pound Andouille Sausage, cut into half-inch discs and halved again (or one package)
  • 10 oz. Bag Frozen Seasoning Blend (Chopped onion, green pepper, and celery)
  • 2 tbsp. Minced Garlic (Or two minced cloves)
  • 2 tbsp. Cajun Seasoning (Slap Ya Mama, Tony Chachere’s, or Emeril’s Cajun Seasoning Blend)
  • 3 Bay Leaves
  • 1 tbsp. Dried Thyme
  • 1 tbsp. Dried Basil
  • 1 tbsp. Dried Parsley
  • 2 cups White Rice
  • 16 oz. Low Sodium Chicken Broth
  • 16 oz. Water
  • 1 14.5 oz. Can Petite Diced Tomatoes with Basil, Garlic, and Oregano
  • 3/4 cup Chopped Green Onions

Optional:

  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • Salt and Pepper to Taste

Instructions
 

  • Sprinkle the chicken cubes with cajun seasoning (this is in addition to the cajun spice you’ll add later).
  • Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. It’s not necessary for the chicken to be cooked all the way through because it will get plenty more cooking later.
  • Add the cut up sausage to the pot and brown for five minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the onion, bell pepper, and celery mix. Stir in the garlic, cover the pot, and simmer on medium heat for 5 minutes. Raise the lid to stir once or twice.
  • Return the chicken to the pot and add the chicken broth, water, tomatoes, cajun seasoning, bay leaves, thyme, basil, parsley, and if desired, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Then taste and adjust for spice or flavor if needed.
  • Add uncooked rice to the pot, stir, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and cook for 15 minutes.
  • Add the green onion, recover, and cook for an additional 10 minutes or until the rice is done.
  • Remove from heat and let sit for 20 minutes before serving.

Notes

When adding cayenne, salt, and pepper, keep in mind the cajun seasoning and the sausage will have some spice, and the cajun seasoning contains salt and pepper.
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