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Chicken Jambalaya

Savory Chicken Jambalaya: Your Easy One-Pot Comfort Meal

Enjoy a flavorful Chicken Jambalaya that brings the warmth of Cajun cuisine to your dinner table.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil can substitute with vegetable oil or butter
  • 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs can use chicken breasts for a leaner option
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika regular paprika can serve as substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Onion can substitute with leeks
  • 1 cup Green Bell Pepper
  • 1 cup Red Bell Pepper
  • 1 cup Celery can substitute with shallots
  • 3 cloves Garlic fresh is best but minced works
For the Rice and Liquid
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes or fresh tomatoes with adjusted seasoning
  • 1 cup Long-Grain White Rice brown rice requires longer cooking
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth can substitute with vegetable broth for vegetarian
For the Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano can use fresh, adjust amount
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme can use fresh, adjust amount
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper optional for spice lovers
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce can replace with soy sauce
For Garnish
  • 1 cup Green Onions can substitute with parsley

Equipment

  • Deep Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat a deep skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Season chicken thighs with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and Cajun seasoning. Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown, then remove from skillet.
  2. In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed. Toss in chopped onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  3. Pour in diced tomatoes, oregano, thyme, cayenne pepper, and bay leaves. Stir to deglaze the pan. Return seared chicken to the skillet, nestling it among the vegetables.
  4. Stir in uncooked rice, then pour in chicken broth and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to low, simmering for 25-30 minutes without lifting the lid.
  5. Once rice is cooked and broth absorbed, remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and garnish with green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This Chicken Jambalaya is versatile and can be tailored to suit your taste with various proteins and vegetables.

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