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Jambalaya (No Mushy Rice!) Recipe

Jambalaya (No Mushy Rice!) Recipe
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Jambalaya is a flavorful one-pot dish originating from Louisiana, packed with chicken, sausage, shrimp, and vegetables, all simmered in a spicy broth with rice. This recipe ensures perfectly cooked rice without turning mushy.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning

For the Jambalaya:

  • 11 ounces fully-cooked andouille sausage, sliced
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 green bell peppers, deseeded and diced
  • 2 ribs of celery, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 ½ cups uncooked long grain white rice, rinsed
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 (15-ounce can) crushed tomatoes
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 pound large shrimp (16–20 count), peeled and deveined

For Garnish:

  • Sliced green onions and chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Season the Chicken: Toss the diced chicken with 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning in a medium mixing bowl.
  2. Cook the Chicken: Saute the seasoned chicken in 2 tablespoons of oil until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. Cook the Sausage: In the same pan, brown the sausage in 1 tablespoon of oil. Remove and set aside with the chicken.
  4. Saute the Veggies: In the pan, cook onion, bell pepper, and celery until softened.
  5. Add Garlic and Spices: Stir in garlic, Cajun seasoning, and red pepper flakes for 30 seconds.
  6. Simmer: Add rice, bay leaf, tomatoes, and broth. Simmer covered for 7-8 minutes until rice is al dente.
  7. Add the Shrimp: Stir in shrimp, sausage, and chicken. Cover and let sit off heat for 4-5 minutes until shrimp is cooked through.
  8. Garnish: Before serving, top with green onions and parsley.

Notes

  • For best results, use a wide-bottomed pot to cook the jambalaya evenly.
  • Adjust the spice level by adding more Cajun seasoning if desired.
  • Ensure the rice is rinsed to remove excess starch for fluffy grains.

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Keywords: Jambalaya, Louisiana, One-Pot, Cajun, Shrimp, Sausage, Chicken, Rice

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