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Spicy Cajun Jambalaya


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  • Author: alicia
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: None specified

Description

A bold and smoky one-pot dish featuring spicy sausage, savory chicken, and juicy shrimp mixed with rice and Cajun spices.


Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
  • 1 pound chicken thighs, cubed
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Green onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic; sauté for 4–6 minutes until softened.
  2. Add smoked sausage and chicken; cook for 6–8 minutes until browned.
  3. Stir in diced tomatoes, rice, broth, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper; mix well.
  4. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20–25 minutes until rice is tender.
  5. Stir in shrimp and cook uncovered for 4–6 minutes until shrimp are pink and cooked through. Adjust seasonings as needed and garnish with green onions before serving.

Notes

Serve with a wedge of lemon and crusty bread or a green salad. Customize spice levels with hot sauce.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Cajun

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 570
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 930mg
  • Fat: 27g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 29g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 47g
  • Cholesterol: 160mg
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