Easy Chicken And Shrimp Jambalaya Recipe

Classic jambalaya is actually one of the easiest one-pot meals you can pull together, even for weeknight eats, and this shrimp jambalaya recipe is authentic, hearty, and oh so satisfying.

It’s Mardi Gras, and finally, Fat Tuesday. Let’s parade the streets, toss some beads, and celebrate with a big old bowl of chicken, sausage, and shrimp jambalaya.

There’s a serious misnomer about jambalaya, something about it that is completely misunderstood. Too many people think it’s a complicated, long, drawn out recipe to make. But the fact is, jambalaya is actually one of the easiest one-pot meals you can pull together, even for weeknight eats.

Jambalaya Recipe (one Pan)

And yes the recipe requires a few whacks of chopping here and a step or two to take there. But in reality the whole cooking process can be done in under an hour.

In a nutshell, jambalaya is Louisiana vegetable and sausage stew. Seafood is often added to jambalaya, and chicken may make an appearance as well. Okra is another traditional ingredient, and from there you can add pretty much any veggie you’d like.

Melt the butter and oil in a large skillet, then add the cubed chicken and sausage and cook until browned. Remove the meat and set aside.

Slow Cooker Chicken, Sausage & Shrimp Jambalaya

In that same skillet, add the celery, onion, bell pepper, and garlic and cook until vegetables soften. Add crushed tomatoes, chicken stock, creole seasoning, bay leaves and hot sauce, followed by the rice. Continue cooking until the rice is tender.

Add the chicken and sausage back to pan along with the shrimp and the okra. Cook until chicken and sausage are warmed through and the shrimp and okra are cooked through. Then, all that’s left is to dive into your bowl of sausage and shrimp jambalaya!

Andouille sausage is a signature creole classic, usually made with smoked pork butt that is flavored with the usual suspects like garlic, onions and other spiced up seasonings then stuffed into casings and smoked again. Essentially it’s pre-cooked so just needs a quick browning to boost it’s flavor. I can usually find it in my local Kroger/Smith’s Market but if you can’t, check online or at a local meat market.

Easy Chicken, Sausage & Shrimp Jambalaya

Jambalaya reheats fairly well, but it’s best enjoyed the day it’s made. The shrimp in this homemade jambalaya may become rubbery when reheated, which is why I don’t recommend prepping it in advance.

Use a combination of butter and a oil to sauté the chicken and sausage together. Adding a bit of oil to the butter raises the smoke point so the butter doesn’t burn.

I use store-bought Creole seasoning from the grocery aisle for the oomph of cajun flavor, and I can usually find several brands to choose from. The result? The spicy taste of cajun flavors infused into the chicken, sausage and sweet shrimp makes this a true one-pot comfort meal.

Chicken 'n' Shrimp Jambalaya

The rice is cooked in the pan along with the rest of the ingredients so that it’s infused with tomato-based-broth goodness. Add an additional ¼ cup chicken broth at a time if your rice needs more cooking time, but be wary of adding too much or your rice will be goopy. Simmering low and slow is your best bet.

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Calories: 649 kcal | Carbohydrates: 62 g | Protein: 38 g | Fat: 27 g | Saturated Fat: 11 g | Cholesterol: 235 mg | Sodium: 1380 mg | Potassium: 942 mg | Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 8 g | Vitamin A: 1427 IU | Vitamin C: 33 mg | Calcium: 178 mg | Iron: 4 mg

Cajun Jambalaya (with Chicken, Shrimp, & Sausage!)

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Jambalaya Recipe (plus Video)

I’m a big fan of Cajun style food, I regularly make New Orleans BBQ shrimp and gumbo for my family. This jambalaya recipe has become a new favorite in my house, it’s loaded with meat, seafood and veggies and has tons of flavor.

When I see jambalaya on a restaurant menu, I always have to order it. That combination of meat, seafood and tender rice just can’t be beat! I’ve created an easy version of jambalaya that can be made at home, yet tastes as good (or better) than the restaurant version.

Jambalaya is a dish that is served primarily in Lousiana and has Spanish, African and French influences. Jambalaya is a one pot dish with meat and/or seafood that is simmered with vegetables and rice. This dish typically contains sausage, along with other proteins which may vary from chicken to pork to shellfish.

Chicken, Andouille, And Shrimp Jambalaya

The first step is to brown your vegetables and meat. The veggies and meat go into a large pot along with uncooked rice, tomatoes and seasoning. Everything simmers together until the rice is tender, then shrimp and okra are stirred in during the last few minutes of the cooking time.

Jambalaya is a rice based dish, whereas gumbo is more of a thick stew. Gumbo is often served with rice, but the rice is not simmered in the soup. Both gumbo and jambalya often contain a mixture of proteins such as chicken, sausage and seafood.

Once you try this jambalaya, you’ll find yourself making it on a regular basis. This meal is slightly spicy, about a medium on the heat scale. If you’re feeding children, you may want to use a mild smoked sausage such as kielbasa, and use a little less Cajun seasoning to tone things down a bit.

Easy Chicken And Shrimp Recipes

Whether you’re looking for a hearty meal on a weeknight, or celebrating Mardi Gras with friends, this jambalaya is sure to please!

This jambalaya recipe is a mix of chicken, shrimp and sausage cooked with rice and vegetables in a zesty sauce. An easy one pot meal that takes like something you'd order at a restaurant!

Calories: 387 kcal | Carbohydrates: 47 g | Protein: 13 g | Fat: 16 g | Cholesterol: 24 mg | Sodium: 645 mg | Potassium: 639 mg | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 5 g | Vitamin A: 1830 IU | Vitamin C: 49.9 mg | Calcium: 61 mg | Iron: 2.3 mg15 minutes is all you need to prepare a skillet filled with delicious Chicken and Shrimp Jambalaya. I’ll show you how to quickly cook this cajun comfort food dinner using simple short cuts so you have dinner on the table in no time.

One Pot Sausage And Shrimp Jambalaya

In no way is this an authentic jambalaya recipe, which many of my New Orleans friends will quickly attest to, however, it’s

If you follow the recipe guidelines for cutting prep corners you can have this recipe prepared in 15 minutes (I timed it myself). This one-pot skillet meal is filled with all the traditional ingredients such as chicken, shrimp, Holy Trinity mix, crushed tomatoes, and all the seasonings so though it’s not authentic it still tastes delicious.

This simplistic and quick jambalaya recipe is inspired by the traditional one-pot dish that comes from West African, French, and Spanish influences, and has two widely popular varieties known as Cajun and Creole.

Chicken & Shrimp Jambalaya

Quick jambalaya takes all the traditional ingredients such as sausage, pork or chicken, seafood, vegetables, and seasonings and swaps them out for pre-cooked and pre-cut options. By cutting down on prep time and using pre-cooked ingredients such as microwavable or quick rice, you can cut the cooking time into a fraction of the original.

This quick jambalaya recipe is not authentic, but that doesn’t mean it’s short on flavor. Some of the best meals are those one-pot recipes you can make and get on the table in minutes. This chicken and shrimp jambalaya recipe is that recipe.

Below is a list of the ingredients in this recipe, most of which are quick-cooking versions or pre-cut options. These ingredient swaps will cut down on the prep and cooking time of the recipe.

New Orleans Jambalaya Recipe

This seasoning mix is a key ingredient in preparing chicken and shrimp jambalaya. You can purchase cajun seasoning at most grocery stores in the spice aisle, however, you can also make your own. If you’d prefer to just make enough for this recipe below is the mixture you’ll need.

Similar to mirepoix, the Cajun and Creole mix is comprised of equal parts onion, green bell pepper, and celery. You can easily make your own, however, many grocery stores sell this mixture pre-cut in the produce section.

You could also use frozen chopped onions. Often stores will have chopped bell peppers and celery that you can then toss together.

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