Easy Homemade Jambalaya Recipe
Jambalaya is a hearty Cajun-inspired dish. It is a one-pot meal made with chicken, spicy sausage, rice and veggies. Whip it up for dinner in less than an hour, or make ahead and reheat.
This easy from-scratch jambalaya recipe is a hearty, filling meal with a kick. Sauteed veggies are simmered with diced tomatoes, spices, rice, bone broth, chicken and spicy sausage for a delicious one-pot meal.
The great thing about this recipe is that you can adjust the spice level to your taste! You can also use a milder sausage for a kid-friendly dish.
Tips for Making The Best Jambalaya
You can use a mild smoked sausage in place of the Andouille sausage for a more kid-friendly meal. You can also tone down the spice by using less Cajun seasoning and Tobasco.
I use white rice in this recipe, but you could also use brown rice. Just add ½ cup to 1 cup more broth and adjust the cook time based on the instructions on the rice (brown rice usually takes about 40 minutes).
FAQ
What is Andouille sausage?
Cajun-style Andouille sausage (pronounced Ann-doo-ee) is a smoky, spicy pork sausage. Andouille sausage is originally from France, but Cajun-style Andouille is most common in the U.S. and is used in dishes like gumbo and jambalaya.
What You’ll Need to Make Jambalaya
6 Qt Enameled Cast Iron Dutch oven
Cutting board & knife
Ingredients
Andouille sausage – Cajun Andouille is the best for this recipe, but any spicy sausage will work in a pinch
Chicken – you can use cooked chicken from a whole roasted chicken, or boneless skinless breasts or thighs
Butter
Onion
Green bell pepper
Celery
Garlic
Canned diced tomatoes
Italian seasoning
Cajun seasoning
Salt & Pepper
Smoked paprika
Tobasco sauce – I like Tobasco, but you can use any hot sauce
Worcestershire sauce
Chicken broth – I like to make homemade chicken bone broth
White rice – Any kind of rice. I prefer organic jasmine rice, but use whatever you have.
How to Make Easy Homemade Jambalaya
Melt butter in Dutch oven over medium heat. Add diced onion, bell pepper, and celery; cook until tender, 5-7 minutes.
Add the garlic and sausage; cook another few minutes until fragrant.
Add the chicken, diced tomatoes, Tobasco, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings; simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in broth and rice; cover with lid and cook until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed, about 15-20 minutes for white rice.
Easy Homemade Jambalaya Recipe
8
servings15
minutes40
minutesThis hearty Cajun-inspired dish is a one-pot meal made with chicken, spicy sausage, rice and veggies. Whip it up for dinner in less than an hour, or make ahead and reheat.
Ingredients
3 tbsp butter
1 medium onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 stalks celery, sliced
4 large cloves garlic, minced
12 oz cooked Cajun-style Andouille sausage, sliced
1 lb cooked chicken, chopped
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
½ tsp Tobasco hot sauce
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp Cajun seasoning
¼ tsp smoked paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups white rice
Directions
- Melt butter in Dutch oven over medium heat. Add diced onion, bell pepper, and celery; cook until tender, 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic and sausage; cook another few minutes until fragrant.
- Add the chicken, diced tomatoes, Tobasco, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings; simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in broth and rice; cover with lid and cook until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed, about 15-20 minutes for white rice.
Notes
- Adjust the spiciness according to your taste by adding more or less hot sauce and Cajun seasoning.
I hope you enjoy this recipe. If you try Dutch oven jambalaya and love it, please let me know with a comment below. Also, don’t forget to share this recipe. Thank you!
