Quick and Easy Jambalaya Recipe

This quick and simple jambalaya recipe is perfect for busy weeknight dinners. Packed with a medley of spices, tender chicken, sausage, and rice, this dish is a crowd-pleaser that can be made in no time. With just a few easy steps, you can enjoy a taste of New Orleans right at home. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this flavorful and satisfying jambalaya recipe.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 celery stalk, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound chicken breast, cut into cubes
• 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup long grain white rice
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped
• Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Directions

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Push the vegetables to one side of the pot and add the chicken and sausage. Cook until the chicken is browned on all sides and the sausage is browned and slightly crispy.
4. Stir in the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, rice, paprika, thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil.
5. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked and the flavors have melded together.
6. Remove the bay leaf and stir in the chopped green onions.
7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

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