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Jumbalia Recipe – Easy Southern One-Pot Rice Dish

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This jumbalia recipe is a classic Southern one-pot rice dish made with chicken, chicken sausage, vegetables, and bold spices for a hearty and comforting meal.

  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: One Pot
  • Cuisine: Southern
  • Diet: Halal

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 oz chicken sausage, sliced
  • 8 oz boneless chicken breast, diced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup canned diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add chicken sausage and chicken, cooking until browned, then remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, add onion, bell pepper, and celery; cook until softened.
  4. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Stir in rice, paprika, thyme, cayenne, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
  6. Return chicken sausage and chicken to the pot.
  7. Add diced tomatoes and chicken broth, stirring to combine.
  8. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20–25 minutes until rice is tender.
  9. Remove bay leaf, let rest for 5 minutes, then fluff and serve.

Notes

  • Use long-grain rice to avoid a mushy texture.
  • Adjust spice level to taste.
  • Shrimp can be added during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  • Let the dish rest briefly before serving for best texture.

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