Jambalaya is a true one-pot meal. Our hearty version features chicken, Andouille sausage, and shrimp accompanying the traditional Cajun trinity of onion, celery, and bell pepper. Even though the ingredient list is lengthy, preparation is quite simple.
Preparation Method
Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add chicken, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper and cayenne and cook stirring constantly until chicken is cooked through, 6-7 minutes.
Add celery, onions, bell pepper, garlic and ¼ teaspoon salt and cook until vegetables have softened, 5-6 minutes.
Add chicken broth, reserved tomato juice and sausage.
Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
Add tomatoes, crushing each tomato with fingers while adding to the pot.
Add shrimp, green onions, hot sauce, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper and rice. Cover the pot and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low, stir and replace lid. Cook on low without lifting lid for 20 minutes.
Remove Dutch oven from the heat and allow to rest, covered, for an additional 10 minutes. Stir in parsley and adjust seasonings to taste.
