best jambalaya

ByEditorial Staff March 5, 2024March 5, 2024

Spicy jambalaya with chicken, rice, and Cajun seasonings that are very easy to make in just one pot!

Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 45 mins
Easy
Servings: 6

Ingredients

2 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
10 ounces andouille sausage, sliced into rounds
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 onion, diced
1 small green bell pepper, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (16-ounce) can of crushed Italian tomatoes
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon file powder
1 ¼ cups uncooked white rice
2 ½ cups chicken broth

best jambalaya method

Step: 1 Assemble all the ingredients.

Step: 2 Then add 1 tablespoon peanut oil, and sauté the chicken pieces till delicately browned on all of the sides. Take it out with a slotted spoon, and put it aside.

Step: 3 Into the same pot, saute onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic till becomes tender.

Step: 4 Then stir in the crushed tomatoes, and season with red pepper, black pepper, salt, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and filé powder.

Step: 5 Stir in the chicken and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring at times.

Step: 6 Stir in the rice and the chicken broth.

Step: 7 Drive it to a boil, lessen the heat, and gently boil for around 20 to 25 minutes, or till the liquid is absorbed. Then serve as a main dish and enjoy!