Description

Spicy Chicken Shrimp Jambalaya is a bold one-pot Cajun dinner filled with juicy chicken thighs, tender shrimp, spicy andouille sausage, and fragrant rice simmered in Southern spices. Perfect for weeknight meals or gatherings, this jambalaya recipe is spicy, comforting, and incredibly flavorful. Try this Creole-inspired dish today!

Ingredients

1 lb chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, diced

1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined

8 oz andouille sausage, sliced

1 medium onion, diced

1 bell pepper, diced

2 celery stalks, diced

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp Cajun seasoning

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes

3 cups chicken broth

1 ½ cups long-grain rice

2 bay leaves

1 tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

2 tbsp olive oil

¼ cup green onions, chopped (for garnish)

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Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned, about 5–6 minutes. Remove and set aside.

2. In the same pot, cook sliced sausage until browned on edges. Remove and set aside.

3. Add onions, bell pepper, and celery to the pot. Cook for 5–7 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.

4. Stir in Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

5. Add crushed tomatoes and stir everything together.

6. Return chicken and sausage to the pot. Add rice, bay leaves, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20–25 minutes until rice is tender.

7. Stir in the shrimp. Cover and cook another 5–7 minutes until shrimp are pink and cooked through.

8. Remove bay leaves. Fluff the jambalaya with a fork and garnish with chopped green onions. Serve hot.

Notes

Jambalaya gets better as it rests—leftovers are delicious the next day.

If using frozen shrimp, thaw and dry them before adding.

You can substitute chicken breast if preferred, but thighs stay juicier.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: One-Pot
Cuisine: Cajun / Creole

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Calories: 470
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 920mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 41g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 145mg