Jambalaya

Name: Jambalaya
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: American, Cajun And Creole, Southern
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon olive oil (divided); 1 pound chicken breasts (cut into chunks); 3 andouille sausages (sliced into pieces); 1 onion (chopped); 3 cloves garlic (minced); 1/2 cup celery (chopped); 1 jalapeno (minced); 1 14 ounce can crushed tomatoes; 3-4 cups chicken broth; 1 cup white rice (uncooked); 2 bell peppers (green or colored, chopped in large pieces); 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning; 1 teaspoon thyme; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (more or less, to taste); 1 pound shrimp; 2 cups okra ((can buy frozen if fresh is not available), chopped)

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:40min

A warming cajun stew made with chicken, andouille sausage and shrimp. This classic Southern American recipe is a healthy one pot dinner! Don't be intimidated by the long ingredient list - the method is simple and the hearty meal is worth the effort!

Updated at: Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:40 GMT