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Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya

Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya

A hearty one-pot rice dish from Louisiana cuisine: chicken and smoked sausage simmered with the vegetable trinity and tomatoes for a rich, spicy flavor.

Time55 min
Servings5
Calories256 kcal
LevelMedium

Ingredients

  • boneless chicken thigh500 g
  • smoked sausage (andouille)250 g
  • long-grain rice300 g
  • onion1 pcs
  • bell pepper1 pcs
  • celery2 stalk
  • garlic3 cloves
  • canned tomatoes400 g
  • chicken broth600 ml
  • Creole seasoning2 tsp

Instructions

1

Cut the chicken into 2–3 cm pieces, and slice the sausage into rounds about 1 cm thick.

2

In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat and brown the sausage until golden, 4–5 min; remove to a plate.

3

In the same pot, sear the chicken until golden brown, 5–6 min, and remove as well.

4

In the remaining fat, sauté the onion, bell pepper, and celery for 5 min until softened, then add the garlic and cook 1 more minute until fragrant.

5

Return the chicken and sausage to the pot, add the rice, and stir until the grains are coated in fat.

6

Add the tomatoes with their juice, chicken broth, and Creole seasoning, and stir to combine.

7

Bring to a boil, cover with a lid, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 20–25 min without stirring, until the rice has absorbed all the liquid.

8

Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for another 5 min.

9

Fluff the rice with a fork and serve the jambalaya hot.