Cajun Jambalaya One Pot Recipe
This Cajun Jambalaya One Pot Recipe is bold, hearty and full of Southern comfort. It is perfect for busy days when you want big flavor with less cleanup. This dish uses simple ingredients cooked together in one pot. The result is rich, spicy and deeply satisfying.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 12 ounces smoked sausage sliced
- 1 pound chicken breast diced
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/2 cups long grain rice
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
Heat the Oil
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
Brown the Sausage
- Add sliced sausage and cook until browned. Stir often to release smoky flavor.
Cook the Chicken
- Add diced chicken. Cook until lightly golden and no longer pink.
Add Vegetables
- Stir in onion, peppers, and celery. Cook until soft and fragrant.
Add Garlic and Spices
- Add garlic, Cajun seasoning, paprika, thyme, pepper, and salt. Stir well to coat evenly.
Add Rice
- Pour in rice and stir for one minute. This helps rice absorb flavors.
Add Liquids
- Add chicken broth and diced tomatoes with juices. Stir gently to combine.
Bring to Boil
- Bring mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low immediately.
Simmer Covered
- Cover pot and simmer for 25 minutes until rice is tender.
Add Shrimp
- Stir in shrimp. Cover again and cook five minutes until shrimp turns pink.
Rest the Dish
- Turn off heat and let jambalaya rest for five minutes before serving.
Garnish and Serve
- Fluff rice gently. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Use andouille sausage for authentic Cajun flavor.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to control spice level.
- Add cayenne pepper for extra heat.
- Replace chicken with turkey if preferred.
- Add okra for traditional Southern texture.
- Use brown rice but increase cooking time slightly.