Best 7 Easy Skillet Jambalaya Recipes

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Indulge in the flavors of Louisiana with our easy Skillet Jambalaya recipe. This one-pot dish combines juicy chicken, succulent shrimp, and tender vegetables in a rich and flavorful sauce. Along with this classic, we also present exciting variations to cater to diverse preferences. Craving a vegetarian delight? Try our Veggie Jambalaya, featuring an array of colorful vegetables in a savory broth. For those seeking a spicy kick, the Cajun Jambalaya amps up the heat with a blend of fiery spices. Feeling adventurous? Embark on a culinary journey with our Seafood Jambalaya, brimming with an assortment of fresh seafood delicacies. Each recipe promises a unique taste experience, ensuring there's a perfect Jambalaya for every palate.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

EASY JAMBALAYA RECIPE



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Our quick and easy jambalaya recipe is a flavorful and filling dish all made in one pot - perfect for busy nights! This comforting, Cajun dish calls for boneless skinless chicken breasts alongside smoked sausage, two ingredients necessary to lend deep richness to the rice. Combined with sautéed onions and Cajun seasoning, and then mixed together with chicken broth and stewed tomatoes, homemade jambalaya is comfort food at its best. While jambalaya is a hearty meal on its own, we love to serve it with homemade cornbread, creamed corn or a simple side salad for a complete spread. For a twist on this recipe, try our other easy jambalaya recipe with sausage and a medley of veggies. Craving more bold spices and Southern-inspired favorites? Be sure to check out our recipes for crawfish boil and shrimp and crab pasta.

Provided by McCormick

Categories     Entrees,

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tbsp oil
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 pound smoked sausage, sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tbsp McCormick® Perfect Pinch® Cajun Seasoning
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes
1 cup long grain rice

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large heavy skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken and sausage; cook and stir 5 minutes. Remove from skillet.
  • Stir onion into skillet; cook and stir on medium heat 2 minutes or until onion is softened. Stir in Seasoning. Return chicken and sausage to skillet.
  • Stir in broth and tomatoes; bring to boil. Stir in rice. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook 20 to 25 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 Calories

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

SKILLET SHRIMP JAMBALAYA



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Spice up this shrimp and rice dish to your taste by increasing the amount of Creole seasoning and cayenne pepper. Add a few drops of hot pepper sauce, too. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 cups vegetable broth
1-1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice
2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, drained
1 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1-1/2 cups frozen peas

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the onion, celery and green pepper in butter until tender. Add the broth, rice, Creole seasoning, Worcestershire sauce and cayenne. , Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in the tomatoes, shrimp and peas; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 135mg cholesterol, Sodium 1141mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

SKILLET JAMBALAYA



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A recipe from The Best 30-minute Recipe of Cook's Illustrated. If you can't find andouille, use tasso, chorizo or linguiça sausage. Serve with plenty of Tabasco. You can use your favorite Creole spice blend instead of Old Bay Seasoning.

Provided by Boomette

Categories     Rice

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined
salt & fresh ground pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
8 ounces andouille sausages, halved and sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 onion, minced
1 red bell pepper, cored and chopped fine
1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 1/2 cups instant rice (see note for long-grain rice)
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 3/4 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced

Steps:

  • Season shrimp with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add andouille, onion, bell pepper, Old Bay, and 1/2 tsp salt and cook until onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in rice, garlic, and tomato paste and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Stir in broth and bring to simmer, scraping up browned bits. Cover and cook over medium-low heat until liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
  • Scatter shrimp over rice and continue to cook, covered, until rice is tender and shrimp are cooked through, about 5 minutes. Off heat, let rice sit for 2 minutes. Stir in parsley, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve.
  • Note : If you don't have instant rice on hand or if you would like to use long-grain rice, follow this method :
  • Substitute 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice for instant rice and increase broth amount to 4 cups. Extend rice cooking time in step 3 to about 20 minutes, then add shrimp and continue with recipe as directed.
  • Test Kitchen Tip for Seasoning Shrimp : To save time, we thought we'd skip seasoning our shrimp prior to cooking, but tasters noticed a difference. For the best-tasting shrimp, season the raw shrimp with salt and pepper and let sit for 10 minutes before cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489.1, Fat 21.3, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 175.4, Sodium 1401.9, Carbohydrate 40.5, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 3.6, Protein 32.3

JAMBALAYA SKILLET



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Quick, easy and delicious is how Norlene Razak describes her fantastic, full-flavored skillet supper. "It remains a real standby recipe for me," writes the Kyle, Texas cook. "I can always turn out a tasty batch of it in a hurry for unexpected company, yet it's a little more special than many spur-of-the-minute meals."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
2 tablespoons butter
1 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes
1 cup chicken broth
1 medium green pepper, diced
1 medium onion, diced
1-1/2 cups uncooked instant rice
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the chicken in butter over medium heat until no longer pink. Add the kielbasa, tomatoes, broth, green pepper and onion; bring to a boil. Stir in the rice, salt if desired and hot pepper sauce. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 742mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY SKILLET JAMBALAYA



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Looking for a classic dinner? Then check out this skillet jambalaya made with Frozen Corn that's ready in 35 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup frozen bell pepper and onion stir-fry
1 cup frozen corn
1 (8-oz.) pkg. red beans and rice mix
Water
1 (12-oz.) can luncheon meat, drained, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 Italian plum tomatoes, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add bell pepper and onion stir-fry; cook and stir 2 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  • Add corn, beans and rice mix, and amount of water as directed on package of mix. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add luncheon meat and tomatoes; stir gently to mix. Cook 3 to 5 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring occasionally. If desired, garnish with chopped fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525, Carbohydrate 56 g, Cholesterol 53 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 10 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 1/2 Cups, Sodium 2080 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

EASY SKILLET JAMBALAYA



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Threw this together last night for dinner and everyone loved it!! Super quick and basically fool-proof! Way to easy to taste this good :)

Provided by keebler99

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups cooked white rice
3 cups water
1 lb smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch think coins (I used Johnsonville jalapeno cheese)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with onion and garlic, undrained
2 tablespoons onion salt or 1 medium chopped onion
1 -4 teaspoon creole seasoning (to taste)
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 lb uncooked deveined peeled large shrimp, tails removed

Steps:

  • 1. Over medium heat mix first 6 ingredients and bring to a good simmer (about 10min).
  • 2. Add in bell pepper and shrimp. Cook until shrimp is done (turns pink and just starts to curl).
  • *Note* you can add the bell pepper in sooner if you like them cooked to a softer texture, we like ours still crunchy so I waited until I put the shrimp in to add it.

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients prepped and measured. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling during the cooking process.
  • Use Good Quality Ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will directly impact the flavor of your jambalaya. Use fresh vegetables, flavorful spices, and high-quality meat and seafood.
  • Don't Crowd the Pan: When cooking the meat and vegetables, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent them from cooking evenly and will result in a mushy texture.
  • Cook the Rice Properly: The rice is a key component of jambalaya, so it's important to cook it properly. Follow the package instructions for cooking the rice, or use the following method:
    1. Rinse the rice in a fine-mesh strainer until the water runs clear.
    2. Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the rice. Stir to combine.
    3. Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and all the water has been absorbed.
    4. Remove the pot from the heat and let it stand, covered, for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
  • Season to Taste: Don't be afraid to taste your jambalaya as you're cooking it and adjust the seasoning as needed. Add more salt, pepper, or spices until you're happy with the flavor.

Conclusion:

Jambalaya is a delicious and versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients. Whether you're using chicken, shrimp, or sausage, or a combination of all three, you're sure to enjoy this classic Louisiana dish. So next time you're looking for a hearty and flavorful meal, give jambalaya a try!

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