Cajun Jambalaya
Cajun Jambalaya is a hearty, flavorful dish featuring smoked sausage, tender chicken, and a blend of aromatic vegetables and spices. With its bold Louisiana flavors, it’s perfect for gatherings or a satisfying weeknight meal that celebrates the rich culinary traditions of the South.
Ingredients
- 5 to 6 chicken thighs ⓘ
- 1 1/2 lb. Andouille sausage
- 4 c. chopped onion ⓘ
- 3 chopped bell peppers ⓘ
- 1 chopped red or yellow pepper ⓘ
- 1 Tbsp. minced garlic ⓘ
- 3 1/2 tsp. salt ⓘ
- 1/2 tsp. pepper ⓘ
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper ⓘ
- 2 bay leaves ⓘ
- 2 1/2 c. white rice ⓘ
- 1/2 c. cubed, smoked ham ⓘ
- 3 1/2 c. water or stock ⓘ
Instructions
- Brown the sausage in a large, deep pot.
- Remove the sausage and add the chicken; cook until done.
- Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Add chopped onion, bell peppers, red or yellow pepper, and cubed smoked ham to the pot; cook until tender.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, and bay leaves.
- Return the sausage and deboned chicken to the pot; stir thoroughly.
- Add water or stock to cover the ingredients.
- Bring to a boil, then turn down the heat and cover.
- Cook for about 20 minutes until the rice is done, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Serve hot with salad and garlic bread.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).