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One-Pot Cajun Jambalaya – Easy Southern One-Pot Dinner

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One-Pot Cajun Jambalaya is a bold Southern rice dish made with chicken, sausage, vegetables, and Cajun spices, all cooked together for deep flavor and easy cleanup.

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

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 oz chicken sausage, sliced
  • 10 oz boneless chicken thighs or 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 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional: 8 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat.
  2. Add chicken sausage and chicken, cooking until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add onion, bell pepper, and celery to the pot and cook until softened.
  4. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add rice, paprika, thyme, cayenne, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat the rice.
  6. Return chicken sausage and chicken to the pot.
  7. Pour in chicken broth and stir well.
  8. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20–25 minutes until rice is tender.
  9. If using shrimp, add during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  10. Remove bay leaf, let rest for 5 minutes, then fluff and serve.

Notes

  • Use long-grain rice for best texture.
  • Adjust Cajun spices to control heat level.
  • Let the dish rest briefly before serving.

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