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Easy Weeknight Jambalaya
A comforting and quick one-pot Jambalaya recipe packed with savory sausage, tender chicken, and fluffy rice, perfect for busy weeknights and easy cleanup.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 55 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 40 min👤 Ricardo Solis📖 cookfastrecipes
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- skillet
- dutch oven
- oven
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Start by grabbing your large deep skillet or Dutch oven. Place it over medium heat and add the olive oil. Once the oil is shimmering, toss in your sliced beef or turkey smoked sausage. Cook until lightly browned (⏱️ 3-4 minutes). Remove and set aside.
olive oil1 tbspbeef or turkey smoked sausage, sliced12 oz
2
Keep the same skillet on the heat. Add your bite sized chicken pieces and cook for about ⏱️ 4-5 minutes until just browned on the outside.
3
Stir in the diced onion, bell pepper, and celery. Cook for ⏱️ 4-5 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for just ⏱️ 30 seconds more until fragrant.
garlic, minced3 cloves
4
Add the uncooked rice, chicken broth, and the can of diced tomatoes with their juice to the skillet. Sprinkle in smoked paprika, oregano, thyme, salt, black pepper, and cayenne. Stir everything well.
diced tomatoes, undrained1 (14.5 oz) cansmoked paprika1 tspdried oregano1 tsp
5
Return the cooked sausage to the skillet. Stir, then bring the liquid to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low, cover with a tight fitting lid, and simmer for ⏱️ 20-22 minutes. Do not lift the lid.
6
After simmering, check if the rice is tender. Remove from heat and let rest, covered, for about ⏱️ 5 minutes. Fluff gently with a fork and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
calories
480 calories
fat Content
25g fat
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
4g fiber
sugar Content
7g sugar
sodium Content
950mg sodium
protein Content
35g protein
carbohydrate Content
45g carbs
saturated Fat Content
10g saturated fat
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