Get ready to tingle your taste buds with this mouth-watering American jambalaya recipe. This dish is a spicy and savory combination of rice, meats, and vegetables that takes you straight to the heart of New Orleans. Perfect for a family dinner or a gathering with friends, this jambalaya will surely be a hit!
Ingredients
- 1 lb sausage, sliced
- 1 lb chicken, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups long grain rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions, for garnish
- Hot sauce, for serving
Directions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the sausage over medium heat until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Add the diced chicken to the pot and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté the onion, bell pepper, and celery until softened. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the rice to the pot and stir to coat in the vegetable mixture. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, Cajun seasoning, paprika, thyme, and oregano. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through.
- Stir in the cooked sausage and chicken. Cook for another 5 minutes to heat through.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and serve with hot sauce on the side.
- Enjoy your homemade American jambalaya!
