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Ultimate Louisiana Chicken & Sausage Jambalaya Recipe

Ultimate Louisiana Chicken & Sausage Jambalaya Recipe

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A rich and flavorful Louisiana-style jambalaya combining chicken, sausage, vegetables, and rice with a blend of Creole spices.

  • Total Time: 50
  • Yield: 6

Ingredients

✓ 1 large yellow onion
✓ 1 green bell pepper
✓ 1 red bell pepper
✓ 2 stalks celery
✓ 3 cloves garlic
✓ 4 green onions
✓ 1 pound andouille sausage (or smoked sausage)
✓ 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
✓ 2 teaspoons garlic powder
✓ 1 teaspoon onion powder
✓ 2 teaspoons paprika
✓ 1 teaspoon dried oregano
✓ 1 teaspoon dried thyme
✓ 1 teaspoon black pepper
✓ 1 teaspoon kosher salt
✓ ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
✓ 1 tablespoon butter or bacon grease
✓ 1 teaspoon tomato paste
✓ 2 cups long grain white rice (uncooked)
✓ 0.5 ounce can diced tomatoes
✓ 2½ cups chicken stock
✓ 1 teaspoon Kitchen Bouquet browning sauce
✓ 2 bay leaves

Instructions

✓ In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat butter or bacon grease over medium heat.

✓ Add onion, bell peppers, and celery. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

✓ Add garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

✓ Add sausage and chicken thighs, cooking until browned and cooked through.

✓ Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, oregano, thyme, black pepper, salt, and cayenne.

✓ Add tomato paste and diced tomatoes, stirring to combine.

✓ Add rice and chicken stock, bring to a boil.

✓ Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18–20 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

✓ Stir in Kitchen Bouquet browning sauce and bay leaves.

✓ Remove bay leaves before serving.

✓ Garnish with green onions before serving.

Notes

This dish can be made ahead and reheats well. Serve with a side of crusty bread or a fresh salad.

  • Prep Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 30
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: Creole

Nutrition

  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 6
  • Sodium: 450
  • Fat: 18
  • Carbohydrates: 35
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 28