Best 3 Everything Jambalaya Or Jambalika Recipes

Jambalaya is a classic Creole dish that combines the flavors of Spanish, French, and African cuisine. This hearty and flavorful dish is made with rice, vegetables, meat, and seafood, and is seasoned with a variety of spices. Jambalaya is a popular dish in Louisiana and is often served at festivals and celebrations.

This article features two delicious jambalaya recipes: a traditional jambalaya and a jambalika. The traditional jambalaya recipe includes chicken, shrimp, and sausage, while the jambalika recipe features chicken, shrimp, and tasso ham. Both recipes are packed with flavor and are sure to please a crowd.

In addition to the two main jambalaya recipes, this article also includes a recipe for jambalaya rice, which is a flavorful and versatile side dish that can be served with a variety of dishes. The article also includes a recipe for jambalaya sauce, which is a delicious and easy way to add flavor to your favorite dishes.

Whether you are a fan of traditional jambalaya or are looking for a new twist on this classic dish, you are sure to find a recipe in this article that you will enjoy. So gather your ingredients and get ready to cook up a delicious pot of jambalaya!

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

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Although I was "not an easy child," my Cajun daddy says there are many reasons he loves me. I think this recipe may be at the top of a very short list!

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, once around the pan
1 tablespoon butter
1 pound boneless, skinless white or dark meat chicken
3/4 pound andouille, casing removed and diced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 bay leaf, fresh or dried
Several drops hot sauce or 2 pinches cayenne pepper
2 to 3 tablespoons (a handful) all-purpose flour
1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes in juice
1(14-ounce) can or paper container chicken stock or broth
1 teaspoon (1/3 palmful) cumin
1 rounded teaspoon (1/2 palmful) dark chili powder
1 teaspoon (1/3 palmful) poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 pound medium shrimp, raw, deveined and peeled (ask for easy peel at fish counter)
Coarse salt and black pepper
Chopped scallions, for garnish
Fresh thyme, chopped for garnish
2 cups enriched white rice

Steps:

Cook rice to package directions.
Place a large, deep skillet over medium high heat. Add oil and butter to the pan. Cube chicken and place in hot oil and butter. Brown chicken 3 minutes, add sausage, and cook 2 minutes more. Add onion, celery, pepper, bay, and cayenne.
Saute vegetables 5 minutes, sprinkle flour over the pan and cook 1 or 2 minutes more. Stir in tomatoes and broth and season with cumin, chili, poultry seasoning, and Worcestershire. Bring liquids to a boil and add shrimp.
Simmer shrimp 5 minutes until pink and firm. Remove the pot from the heat and place on a trivet. Ladle jambalaya into shallow bowls. Using an ice cream scoop, place a scoop of rice on to the center of the bowlfuls of jambalaya. Sprinkle dishes with salt, pepper, chopped scallions, and thyme leaves.

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Spicy jambalaya with chicken and andouille sausage.

Provided by Terri

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Jambalaya Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

2 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
10 ounces andouille sausage, sliced into rounds
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 onion, diced
1 small green bell pepper, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (16 ounce) can crushed Italian tomatoes
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon file powder
1 ¼ cups uncooked white rice
2 ½ cups chicken broth

Steps:

Heat 1 tablespoon of peanut oil in a large heavy Dutch oven over medium heat. Season the sausage and chicken pieces with Cajun seasoning. Saute sausage until browned. Remove with slotted spoon, and set aside. Add 1 tablespoon peanut oil, and saute chicken pieces until lightly browned on all sides. Remove with a slotted spoon, and set aside.
In the same pot, saute onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic until tender. Stir in crushed tomatoes, and season with red pepper, black pepper, salt, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce and file powder. Stir in chicken and sausage. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the rice and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.4 g, Cholesterol 73.1 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 28.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 1632.7 mg, Sugar 2 g

EVERYTHING JAMBALAYA OR "JAMBALIKA"!

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I watched Rachel Ray make this on "30 Minute Meals" the other day while home sick with a cold. This looks super easy to make and as close to the original as you can get in 30 minutes! This would be a perfect meal for Monday Night Football!

Provided by Denise

Categories Stew

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

Ingredients

2 cups enriched white rice
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, once around the pan
1 tablespoon butter
1 lb boneless skinless white chicken meat or 1 lb dark chicken meat
3/4 lb andouille sausage, casing removed and diced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 fresh bay leaves or 1 dried bay leaf
2 tablespoons cayenne pepper sauce
2 -3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
1 (14 ounce) can chicken stock or 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon dark chili powder
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 lb medium shrimp, raw,deveined and peeled (ask for easy peel at fish counter)
coarse salt
black pepper
chopped scallion, for garnish
fresh thyme, chopped for garnish

Steps:

Cook rice to package directions.
Place a large, deep skillet over medium high heat.
Add oil and butter to the pan.
Cube chicken and place in hot oil and butter.
Brown chicken 3 minutes, add sausage, and cook 2 minutes more.
Add onion, celery, pepper, bay, and cayenne.
Saute vegetables 5 minutes, sprinkle flour over the pan and cook 1 or 2 minutes more.
Stir in tomatoes and broth and season with cumin, chili, poultry seasoning, and Worcestershire.
Bring liquids to a boil and add shrimp.
Simmer shrimp 5 minutes until pink and firm.
Remove the pot from the heat and place on a trivet.
Ladle jambalaya into shallow bowls.
Using an ice cream scoop, place a scoop of rice on to the center of the bowlfuls of jambalaya.
Sprinkle dishes with salt, pepper, chopped scallions, and thyme leaves.

Tips:

Use a good quality broth. This is the foundation of your jambalaya, so make sure it's flavorful and well-seasoned. You can use chicken, beef, or vegetable broth, depending on your preference.
Don't overcrowd the pot. Jambalaya is a rice dish, so you need to give the rice plenty of room to cook. If you overcrowd the pot, the rice will be mushy and undercooked.
Cook the rice until it is tender but still has a little bit of a bite to it. You don't want the rice to be overcooked and mushy.
Add the vegetables and meat towards the end of the cooking time. This will help to prevent them from overcooking and becoming mushy.
Season the jambalaya to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other spices to your liking.

Conclusion:

Jambalaya is a delicious and versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients. It's a great way to use up leftover rice and vegetables, and it's also a perfect meal for a party or potluck. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily make a delicious jambalaya that your family and friends will love.