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Best Jambalaya Recipe for Mardi Gras

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A flavorful Jambalaya recipe packed with chicken, shrimp, Andouille sausage, and vegetables, perfect for Mardi Gras celebrations.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 lb Andouille sausage, sliced
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 3 cups long-grain rice
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • Olive oil for cooking

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the sausage and chicken, cooking until browned, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic, and cook for 5 more minutes until softened.
  3. Add Cajun seasoning and chicken broth, bringing to a gentle boil.
  4. Stir in rice, reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the rice has absorbed most of the liquid.
  5. In the last few minutes, stir in the shrimp until they turn pink and are fully cooked.
  6. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • For extra heat, add more Cajun seasoning or some hot sauce.
  • You can use other proteins like crawfish, sausage alternatives, or omit meat for a vegetarian version.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated the next day.
  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Cajun
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450 kcal
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 900 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 55 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Cholesterol: 150 mg