Jambalaya

Name: Jambalaya
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American, Southern
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces; fine sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper; 1 (14-ounce) package andouille sausage, thinly sliced into rounds; 1 cup sliced okra; 1 medium white onion, diced; 2 small bell peppers (green, red, or a mix), cored and diced; 2 ribs celery, diced; 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1½ cups uncooked long-grain white rice, rinsed; 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (see note below); ½ teaspoon dried thyme; 1 bay leaf; 1 (14-ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 3 to 4 cups chicken stock; 1 pound raw large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1–2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice (optional, but recommended); garnishes: thinly-sliced green onions, chopped fresh parsley, hot sauce

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:40min

This easy jambalaya recipe is a hearty one-pot meal made with chicken, shrimp, and smoky andouille sausage simmered with Cajun spices, veggies, and rice.

Updated at: Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:05:36 GMT