Best 8 Easy Jambalaya Recipe By Tasty Recipes

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**Jambalaya: A Flavorful Fusion of French, Spanish, and African Cuisine**

Jambalaya, a culinary masterpiece with roots in the vibrant city of New Orleans, is a delectable dish that harmoniously blends the culinary influences of French, Spanish, and African cultures. This iconic dish is a symphony of flavors, textures, and colors, featuring succulent shrimp, tender chicken, andouille sausage, and aromatic vegetables sautéed together in a flavorful broth infused with the "holy trinity" of Creole cooking: celery, bell peppers, and onions. The addition of rice, typically long-grain, transforms the mixture into a hearty and satisfying meal. Jambalaya's versatility allows for variations in ingredients and cooking methods, leading to a diverse range of recipes that cater to different tastes and preferences. Join us on a culinary journey as we explore the tantalizing world of jambalaya, unveiling the secrets behind its captivating flavors and guiding you through the steps to create this delectable dish in your own kitchen.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

AUTHENTIC JAMBALAYA RECIPE (EASY & HEALTHY JAMBALAYA)



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An authentic jambalaya recipe is savory, spicy, meaty, and oh so flavorful! And it's very easy to make as well! Let me share with you my favorite healthy jambalaya with lots of meat, crushed tomatoes, and jambalaya seasoning.

Provided by Savory With Soul

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 Tbsp olive oil ((or oil of choice))
1 medium onion, (chopped)
2 large stalks celery, (chopped)
1 medium bell pepper ((any color, but I used red))
4 Tbsp garlic, (minced)
1 pound chicken breast, (cut into 1/2-inch pieces)
9-10 ounces sausage, ((link type) cut into bite-size medallions (andouille or any sausage of choice))
1 tsp cayenne pepper ((more or less to taste))
2 tsp paprika ((more or less to taste))
salt (to taste)
black pepper (to taste)
1 tsp thyme (, dry )
1 Tbsp oregano (, dry)
1 Tbsp basil (, dry)
1 can crushed tomatoes, (undrained (28 ounces))
3 cups chicken broth ((or stock))
1 cup rice, (uncooked (I used Lundberg Jubilee, a wild mixed rice))
½ pound shrimp (medium size, tail on or off, raw or cooked)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil on medium in a large Dutch oven on the stove top.
  • Add onion, celery, and bell pepper and cook about 5 minutes.
  • Add garlic, basil, oregano, and thyme and stir. Cook for about 5 more minutes.
  • Add the chicken and sausage and let brown for 5-10 minutes, stirring often.
  • Add cayenne pepper and paprika to the meat mixture and blend lightly.
  • Pour in the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, and rice and mix. Bring to a light boil, then lower the heat to 1-2 and cover.
  • Cook covered on low for 45 minutes, stirring a couple times to make sure the rice isn't sticking to the bottom.
  • During the last 5-10 minutes of cooking, add the shrimp to the top of the mixture and cover. Check again after about 5 minutes and flip shrimp over, making sure not to cover it deeply so you can keep an eye on its doneness. Cover and cook 5 more minutes or until shrimp is opaque pink and white.
  • Serve right away with a side salad and crusty bread if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Protein 35 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 174 mg, Sodium 1188 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

QUICK JAMBALAYA



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This quick and easy recipe will fill up your family with delicious jambalaya flavors without spending hours in the kitchen.

Provided by Hillshire Farm(R) Brand

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Hillshire Farm®

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (14 ounce) package Hillshire Farm® Smoked Sausage
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 pinch Salt to taste
½ pound large raw shrimp, peeled, deveined
6 cups hot cooked long grain white rice

Steps:

  • Cut sausage into 1/2-inch slices. Melt butter in a 5 to 6-quart pan over medium-high heat. Add sausage, onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until vegetables are soft and sausage is lightly browned.
  • Stir in tomatoes, pepper sauce, black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes and salt to taste. Bring to a boil; add shrimp. Cook 3 minutes or until shrimp are cooked and opaque in center.
  • Gently stir in hot rice and cook 3-5 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 948.3 calories, Carbohydrate 150.9 g, Cholesterol 104 mg, Fat 23 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 862.4 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

EASY JAMBALAYA



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I brought this easy jambalaya to a Sunday potluck and it was quickly gobbled up. When friends asked me for the recipe, they couldn't believe how easy it was! -Tami Kuehl, Loup City, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (8 ounces) jambalaya mix
1 package (14 ounces) hot smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 cup uncooked shrimp (16-20 per pound), peeled and deveined, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup pico de gallo

Steps:

  • Prepare jambalaya mix according to package directions, adding sausage and shrimp during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Remove from the heat. Stir in cheese, pico de gallo and green onions; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 601 calories, Fat 32g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 127mg cholesterol, Sodium 2159mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

NICK'S JAMBALAYA RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: oil, boneless, skinless chicken thighs, paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, cajun seasoning, cayenne, salt, andouille sausages, sweet onion, celery, green pepper, jalapeño, garlic, chicken stock, crushed tomato, rice, bay leaves, shrimp

Provided by Rie McClenny

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons oil, divided
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cubed
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon salt
4 andouille sausages, cooked and sliced
1 sweet onion, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 green pepper, diced
1 jalapeño, minced
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ cups chicken stock
2 cups crushed tomato
3 cups rice, cooked al dente
2 bay leaves
1 lb shrimp, peeled and divided

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a 6-quart Dutch oven over medium- high heat. Add the chicken, paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, Cajun seasoning, cayenne, and salt. Stir to coat.
  • Once chicken is fully cooked, about 5 minutes, add the sausages and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken and sausage from the pot and set aside.
  • Using the same pot, add 1 tablespoon of oil to the pot. Add the onion, celery, green pepper, jalapeño, garlic, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Cook until vegetables are soft and tender, scraping any brown bits on the bottom of the pot, about 8-10 minutes.
  • Add chicken stock, crushed tomatoes, cooked rice, and bay leaves. Stir well and add the chicken and sausage back into the pot. Bring to a simmer.
  • Put the lid on and continue simmering for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the shrimp. Put the lid back on and cook for 5 minutes, or until shrimp are cooked through.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1175 calories, Carbohydrate 78 grams, Fat 63 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 71 grams, Sugar 10 grams

EASY JAMBALAYA RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: olive oil, chicken breasts, andouille sausage, garlic, jalapeño pepper, white onion, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper, celery, chicken stock, tomato, rice, cajun seasoning, bay leaf, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, shrimp, salt, pepper

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Lunch

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 chicken breasts, diced
1 lb andouille sausage, sliced
4 cloves garlic
1 jalapeño pepper, diced
1 white onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 ribs celery, diced
3 cups chicken stock
14 oz tomato, crushed
1 ½ cups rice
2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 lb shrimp
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add diced chicken breasts and Andouille sausage. Add salt and pepper to taste, and cook thoroughly.
  • Add crushed garlic and a diced jalapeño pepper.
  • NOTE: Leave the jalapeño seeds in for extra spice
  • Stir in diced onion, peppers, celery until they're soft.
  • Add chicken stock, tomatoes, rice, cajun seasoning, bay leaf, dried thyme, cayenne pepper and stir.
  • Cover and simmer stew for 30 minutes.
  • NOTE: Stir occasionally to make sure the rice doesn't burn at the bottom of the pan.
  • Once the rice is cooked, add in shrimp, season with salt and pepper, then continue simmering until the shrimp are cooked through.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1371 calories, Carbohydrate 81 grams, Fat 84 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 64 grams, Sugar 18 grams

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

QUICK AND EASY - BUT DELICIOUS - JAMBALAYA!



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Even though I'm a born-and-raised Arizonan, both of my grandparents are from southern Louisiana. As a result, I grew up eating a lot of good, homecooked Cajun food!! This isn't a family recipe, but it rivals any I've had. (It's a combination of several recipes I found online.) I find myself craving it once every couple of weeks...luckily my boyfriend loves it too! :-) This can be made with 2 pounds of chicken, or 1 lb chicken + 1 lb smoked sausage. The chicken / shrimp is our favorite way to make it, and the chicken / smoked sausage is a close second.

Provided by Robyns Cookin

Categories     Cajun

Time 40m

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup uncooked rice
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 bell pepper, chopped
2 stalks celery, diced
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon basil
1 1/2 teaspoons cajun seasoning (I use Tony Chachere's creole seasoning)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions (I cook it in chicken broth for more flavor).
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a stock pot over medium-high heat.
  • Cook the onions, bell pepper, celery, and garlic until tender.
  • Add the meat and sauté until cooked.
  • Stir in the tomatoes, seasonings, and cooked rice.
  • Cover and cook until heated through.

JAMBALAYA



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From her home in Topeka, Kansas, subscriber Betty May shares her recipe for quick-to-cook jambalaya. "Unlike some versions, this one doesn't have to simmer for hours," she notes. "Folks who like their food a bit spicy are sure to enjoy it. Jalapeno and cayenne pepper add some zip to the shrimp and chicken."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large onion, chopped
3/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 celery rib, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cups cooked long grain rice

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch oven or saucepan, saute the chicken, onion, green pepper, celery, jalapenos and garlic in oil until chicken is no longer pink. Add the tomatoes, water, thyme, salt, pepper and cayenne; bring to a boil. , Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add shrimp; simmer 6-8 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink. Stir in rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 502mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • To make authentic Jambalaya, use high-quality ingredients, such as fresh vegetables, flavorful meats, and aromatic spices.
  • When cooking the vegetables, do not overcrowd the pan; otherwise, they will steam instead of sautéing.
  • Use a Dutch oven or a large pot to cook the Jambalaya for even heat distribution and to prevent sticking.
  • Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper according to your desired level of spiciness.
  • For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken stock instead of water.
  • Cook the rice separately and add it to the Jambalaya just before serving to prevent it from becoming mushy.
  • Serve Jambalaya with traditional sides like cornbread, coleslaw, or a side salad.

Conclusion:

Jambalaya is a versatile and flavorful dish that combines the best of Cajun and Creole cuisine. With its colorful ingredients, aromatic spices, and hearty flavors, it's a dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. Whether you prefer it with chicken, shrimp, or sausage, Jambalaya is a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for any occasion. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give Jambalaya a try - you won't be disappointed!

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