Best 6 Brown Cajun Jambalaya Recipes

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**Jambalaya: A Flavorful Louisiana Delight**

Jambalaya, a celebrated dish originating from the vibrant state of Louisiana, is a culinary masterpiece that harmoniously blends the flavors of various cultures. This one-pot wonder, with its enticing aroma and vibrant colors, is a staple in Cajun and Creole cuisine. Typically prepared with rice as its foundation, Jambalaya is elevated by the addition of a flavorful trinity of diced celery, bell pepper, and onion, complemented by an aromatic blend of spices and herbs. This delectable dish also boasts a medley of succulent proteins, including tender chicken, plump shrimp, and smoky sausage, all enveloped in a rich and savory broth. Jambalaya is a delectable journey through the culinary heritage of Louisiana, offering a symphony of flavors that tantalize the taste buds. This article presents a collection of diverse Jambalaya recipes, each with its unique interpretation of this beloved dish. From the classic Creole Jambalaya to the savory Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya, and the intriguing Shrimp and Andouille Jambalaya, these recipes cater to a range of preferences and dietary needs. So, embark on a culinary adventure with us and discover the vibrant flavors of Jambalaya, a dish that truly embodies the spirit of Louisiana cooking.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CAJUN JAMBALAYA



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

12 medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped
4 ounces chicken, diced
1 tablespoon Creole seasoning, recipe follows
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
3 bay leaves
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon hot sauce
3/4 cup rice
3 cups chicken stock
5 ounces Andouille sausage, sliced
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a bowl combine shrimp, chicken and Creole seasoning, and work in seasoning well. In a large saucepan heat oil over high heat with onion, pepper and celery, 3 minutes. Add garlic, tomatoes, bay leaves, Worcestershire and hot sauces. Stir in rice and slowly add broth. Reduce heat to medium and cook until rice absorbs liquid and becomes tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. When rice is just tender add shrimp and chicken mixture and sausage. Cook until meat is done, about 10 minutes more. Season to taste with salt, pepper and Creole seasoning.

OVEN BAKED JAMBALAYA



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Impress your family and friends when you serve this classic and flavorful Creole dish and best of all, it's easily made in the oven. I brought a huge roaster pan full to a neighborhood fish fry and needless to say, there were no leftovers. Follow the link for the Creole Seasoning Blend, and make your very own seasoning!

Provided by JOSLYN

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Jambalaya Recipes

Time 2h45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 16

½ cup butter
1 large onion, diced
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
4 stalks celery, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
3 leaf (blank)s bay leaves
3 tablespoons Creole seasoning blend (such as the one linked in the footnote)
4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes
7 cups chicken stock
3 cups chopped cooked ham
3 cups cooked andouille sausage, sliced
3 cups cooked chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
3 cups frozen cooked shrimp
4 cups uncooked long-grain white rice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in large stock pot. Saute onion, green pepper, celery and garlic until tender, being careful not to burn the garlic. Add tomato paste and cook to brown slightly, stirring constantly. Stir in bay leaves, Creole seasoning blend and Worcestershire sauce. Pour into a large roasting pan. Squeeze tomatoes to break up into pieces, and add to mixture in pan. Stir in juice from tomatoes, chicken stock, ham, sausage, chicken, shrimp and rice. Mix well. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours, stirring once halfway through baking time. Remove bay leaves before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 541.1 calories, Carbohydrate 47.6 g, Cholesterol 124.7 mg, Fat 25.8 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 28.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 1857.9 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

EASY CAJUN JAMBALAYA



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I have always loved Cajun foods but my wife doesn't like the 'kick.' In response to this, I made my traditional Jambalaya without the heat. Everyone loved this recipe and I hope you will to. Enjoy!

Provided by Grant Michel

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Jambalaya Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 teaspoons olive oil
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
8 ounces kielbasa, diced
1 onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
½ cup diced celery
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon onion powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cups uncooked white rice
4 cups chicken stock
3 bay leaves
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Saute chicken and kielbasa until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic. Season with cayenne, onion powder, salt and pepper. Cook 5 minutes, or until onion is tender and translucent. Add rice, then stir in chicken stock and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 minutes, or until rice is tender. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and hot pepper sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488 calories, Carbohydrate 58.5 g, Cholesterol 73.9 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 29.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 1082.5 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

CAJUN JAMBALAYA



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This recipe took me a year to perfect. The secret to making a Cajun jambalaya is to get the right amount of fond, those delicious browned bits left behind from browning your meats, to build the flavor and color of your jambalaya. We're also going to add a little tomato paste for color and flavor.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

3 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons black pepper
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder or granulated garlic
1 tablespoon onion powder or granulated onion
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
1 tablespoon white pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 cup canola oil
6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, chopped into 1-inch pieces
24 ounces smoked beef sausage, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 medium Spanish or white onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 cups parboiled long-grain brown rice
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
4 cups low-sodium chicken stock
2 bunches green onions (6 to 8 bulbs), sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)

Steps:

  • For the Creole seasoning: Combine the salt, black pepper, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, white pepper and cumin in a medium bowl.
  • For the jambalaya: Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 5-quart heavy-bottomed pot or large Dutch oven over medium heat. Rub the chicken with the remaining 2 tablespoons oil and 2 tablespoons of the Creole seasoning in a medium bowl until evenly coated. Add the chicken to the pot and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a large bowl. Add the sausage to the pot and cook until browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to the large bowl with the chicken. The bottom of the pot should be covered with browned bits.
  • Add the celery, onions and peppers and cook, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pot occasionally, until the onions are translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic, bay leaf, cayenne, thyme and 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning. Add the rice and stir once or twice to coat. Stir in the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, cooked chicken and sausage and remaining Creole seasoning. Stir in the chicken stock. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook until the liquid is reduced, and you see little holes on the top, about 30 minutes.
  • Use a fork to stir in half of the green onions and fluff the rice. Cover and cook for 10 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Garnish with the remaining green onions and serve immediately.

BROWN RICE JAMBALAYA



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Nice nuttiness from the brown rice, also lower in fat and sodium free, it says, from the local newspaper. We liked it a lot!!

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb chicken piece (thighs or breasts, I used skinless or boneless)
1/2 lb smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (spicy chorizo can be used)
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped green pepper
2 garlic cloves, smashed
1 cup brown rice
3 cups chicken stock
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro or 1/2 cup parsley
1 -2 sliced jalapeno pepper

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch oven, heat oil over medium high heat, Add chicken, browning well on all sides; transfer chicken to plate, add sausage; cook until browned.
  • Add onions, celery, green pepper and garlic; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add rice; stir to coat and continue cooking one minute.
  • Add stock, salt, pepper and cayenne; bring to boil stirring well.
  • Nestle chicken pieces into rice.
  • Cover, cook over low heat until chicken is cooked through, liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, stir in cilantro or parsley and leave covered 10 minutes.
  • Garnish with sliced jalapeño.
  • (I added the jalapeño into the jambalaya with the green pepper, rather than use it as a garnish).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 697.4, Fat 38.9, SaturatedFat 11.2, Cholesterol 95.8, Sodium 1331.4, Carbohydrate 50.7, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 6.5, Protein 34.8

CAJUN JAMBALAYA



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One way to distinguish between Cajun and Creole jambalaya: Traditional Cajun cooking doesn't include tomatoes. It does contain plenty of thyme, paprika, and oregano for a flavorful dinner.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Thighs

Time 1h10m

Yield Serves 8 to 10

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons safflower oil
1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3/4 pound Andouille sausage, thinly sliced on bias
1 medium onion, cut into small pieces (2 cups)
2 ribs celery, cut into small pieces (1 cup)
1 small green bell pepper, cut into small pieces (1 cup)
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced (2 tablespoons)
2 cups long-grain white rice
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large enameled cast-iron skillet over medium-high. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken to skillet. Cook, turning occasionally to brown chicken all over, about 8 minutes. Remove chicken to a plate, leaving oil in skillet.
  • Add sausage, cook turning once to brown, about 1 minute per side. Remove to plate with chicken, leaving oil in skillet. Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining tablespoon oil, onion, celery, bell pepper, garlic, and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook, scraping brown bits from bottom of pan and stirring occasionally, until very soft and golden, about 8 minutes.
  • Add rice and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Add bay leaf, paprika, cayenne, oregano, and thyme and continue to cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Return meat and any accumulated juices to skillet. Stir in broth, increase heat, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until rice is tender, 20 minutes. Serve.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the spices to your taste.
  • If you don't have Cajun seasoning, you can make your own by combining paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  • To make the jambalaya ahead of time, cook it according to the directions and then let it cool completely. Store the jambalaya in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • When you're ready to serve, reheat the jambalaya over medium heat until it's warmed through.

Conclusion:

Jambalaya is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a great way to use up leftover rice and vegetables, and it's also a perfect dish for a potluck or party. With its bold flavors and hearty ingredients, jambalaya is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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