Best Jamblaya Recipe with Perfect Rice Every Time

Name: Best Jamblaya Recipe with Perfect Rice Every Time
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Cuisine: Cajun And Creole
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil; 4 boneless chicken thighs (cubed); 3/4 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined); 1/2 pound smoked sausage (cut into 1/4 inch slices, (traditionally Andouille)); 1 bell pepper (diced); 1 cup diced celery; 1 medium onion (diced); 3 green onions (chopped); 3 cloves garlic (diced); 1 cup diced canned tomatoes; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning (we prefer Tony Chachere's Original); 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; cayenne pepper (to taste, optional); 1½ cups converted rice; 2 cups chicken stock; 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

Prep:35minCook:45min

This is truly the best jambalaya recipe ever! It's seasoned to perfection with ideal proportions of chicken, sausage and shrimp. The rice is just right - never overcooked or undercooked.

Updated at: Sun, 23 Aug 2026 02:15:37 GMT