Description
This Irresistible One Pot Jambalaya is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring chicken, shrimp, and vegetables simmered in a rich, smoky sauce. It’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or any occasion, delivering bold flavors with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides. Remove chicken from the pot and set aside.
- Add onion and bell peppers to the pot and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add garlic, smoked paprika, oregano, thyme, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and uncooked rice. Bring to a boil.
- Return the browned chicken to the pot. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
- Add the shrimp to the pot and stir. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier jambalaya, add more cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce.
- You can substitute chicken sausage for some of the chicken for added flavor.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like corn or celery.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg