Name: Easy One-Pot Jambalaya Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: PT-482638H9M8S
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 2 bell peppers, chopped (can be any color); 2 stalks celery, chopped; 5 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 lbs chicken breast, chopped; 1 andouille sausage; 4 tomatoes chopped (can substitute 2 cans diced tomatoes); 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning (more for taste); 1 cup tomato sauce; 1 tsp oregano; 1 tsp dried basil; 2 cups chicken stock; 2 cups long grain white rice; 1 lb shrimp, peeled & deveined

Description

Warm, hearty, and packed with bold Cajun flavors, this one-pot jambalaya is the perfect comfort food for chilly nights. With simple ingredients and easy prep, you’ll have a rich, flavorful meal on the table in under an hour. A family favorite that feels like it’s been simmering all day – but with minimal effort and cleanup. Customize it with your favorite proteins for a dish everyone will love!

Ingredients

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2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 bell peppers, chopped (can be any color)
2 stalks celery, chopped
5 cloves garlic, chopped
1 lbs chicken breast, chopped
1 andouille sausage
4 tomatoes chopped (can substitute 2 cans diced tomatoes)
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning (more for taste)
1 cup tomato sauce
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp dried basil
2 cups chicken stock
2 cups long grain white rice
1 lb shrimp, peeled & deveined

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Instructions

In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, drizzle in a little oil and toss in the onions, peppers, and celery. Let them cook for about 5-6 minutes – you’ll know they’re ready when the onions turn soft and translucent, and the peppers and celery are nice and tender.
Next, add the garlic, chicken, and sausage to the pot. Cook everything for another 5-7 minutes until the chicken is no longer pink. The kitchen should already be smelling amazing at this point!
Now it’s time to layer in all that flavor – pour in the diced tomatoes, Cajun seasoning, oregano, basil, a pinch of salt and pepper, tomato sauce, and chicken stock. Give it all a good stir to make sure everything’s combined.
Add the rice to the pot and stir it around, making sure it’s fully covered by the liquid. Bring the pot to a gentle boil, then lower the heat and let it simmer for 30-40 minutes. The rice will soak up all those flavors and get nice and tender – cook it to your liking.
When the rice is just about done, toss in the shrimp and give it a quick stir. Let them cook for about 5 minutes, just until they turn pink and are cooked through.
Scoop it into bowls, serve it up hot, and enjoy every cozy, flavorful bite!

Prep Time: 10
Cook Time: 60