Grilled Chicken and Vegetable Jambalaya is a flavorful and spicy one-pot rice dish that features tender grilled chicken, along with an assortment of vegetables. This dish is perfect for spice lovers and can be customized to suit your preferred level of heat. Enjoy it as a main course or as a side dish at your next gathering!
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A flavorful and spicy one-pot rice dish with grilled chicken and an assortment of vegetables.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp thyme dried
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- parsley chopped fresh for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika. Grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice into strips.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, bell peppers, and garlic. Cook until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the diced tomatoes, rice, chicken broth, cayenne pepper, thyme, and oregano to the skillet. Stir to combine.
- Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in the sliced grilled chicken. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 8gFiber: 4g
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This jambalaya was fantastic! So flavorful and easy to make. My family loved it!
Can u make this with brown rice? I only have brown rice.
Yeah, you can totally use brown rice! Just remember it takes longer to cook than white rice. Maybe add a bit more broth too.
I dunno about that. Brown rice has a different texture and flavor. What if it doesn’t turn out right? 🤔
I’m not a cook, ended up burning the chicken. But even the burnt part was still kind of good. Lol.
Lol, I wouldn’t feel too bad about burning. It’s all about how it tastes, right? Just don’t let it happen again! 😅
Burnt chicken? That’s a new level of cooking. But hey, if it still tasted good, maybe that’s a hidden skill! 😂
I followed the recipe but it came out too spicy for me. Maybe cut down on the cayenne next time?
Wow!!! Best jambalaya ever, I swear it! Grill the chicken right! 🔥
I made this and honestly, it didn’t taste like jambalaya at all. More like chicken and rice. Disappointed!
I had a similar experience! I think you need more spices for it to truly feel like jambalaya. This was almost bland for me.
I loved it! I think it’s a different take on jambalaya but it was delish! Maybe you just overcooked it?
This looks complicated, but it’s really not. Just follow the steps and you’re golden! Thanks for sharing!
Who even puts tomatoes in jambalaya? That’s a no for me!
I left out the bell peppers ’cause I’m not a fan, but still turned out good! 😋
Yummy! The chicken was perfectly grilled. I added some shrimp too. Definitely making it again!
I like chicken and rice, but jambalaya? Nah, not my thing. The flavors didn’t mix well for me.
My family loved it! The kids asked for seconds. A keeper for sure!
Great recipe! 🙌 Delish and easy peasy! 👌
What’s up with the cayenne? That’s too spicy for me. I couldn’t even eat it!
This recipe made my grill taste so bad! I think chicken need more than just paprika.
I don’t think it’s the recipe, maybe the grill needed cleaning? Paprika is a classic, but you could try marinading the chicken longer. Just a thought!
Great for meal prep! I made a huge batch and froze some for later.
Did I miss something? The recipe says 2 cups chicken broth but I think it needs more! Rice dried up too fast.
Just okay. I’ve had better jambalaya. This one lacks some depth.
Kinda bland for my taste. Maybe I added too much rice? Not sure if I’ll try this again…
Absolutely delicious! The chicken was so juicy and the spices were perfect. Will make again!
This recipe is amazing! The chicken was so juicy and the flavors were spot on. Definitely making it again.
Yummy! But I substituted chicken with tofu coz I’m a vegetarian.
Tofu sounds interesting! I’ve never tried it in jambalaya. Did it taste good? 😋
I was a bit skeptical about grilling the chicken first, but it made such a difference! Can’t wait to try it again.
Really? Grilling first? Seems like a lot of extra work to me. How much could it actually change the flavor? Just curious.
I totally agree! Grilling really adds a smoky flavor that makes the dish so much better. I never thought about it before either.
Does it really take 25 minutes for the rice? Seemed way too long. Just a suggestion.
Cayenne?! Isn’t that a type of pepper? I thought it was a kind of spice? lol.
I’m too lazy to grill chicken so I just fry it. Still good!
So good! My whole family loved it! They ate it all! Thanks for sharing!
I can’t believe how simple this was. I usually cook complicated stuff!
Very nice! I added some corn for sweetness! 🙂
This is the best jambalaya I’ve ever made! The chicken was so juicy and the spices were just perfect. Definitely a keeper!
How can this even be called jambalaya without sausage?
Wow, this is sooooo good! I topped mine with some cheddar cheese, yum!
I don’t usually like rice, but this dish was surprisingly good! Easy to make too.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! I never thought I’d like rice either, but this recipe really changes that! 🔥
Cook the chicken a bit longer, I kinda like it crunchy. More flavor that way!
Too spicy for my kids! I might cut back on the cayenne next time. But overall, not bad.
I used vegetable broth instead, came out good. Vegan jambalaya!
it was ok, but I’m no chef so who knows.
Very satisfying meal. Perfect for a busy weekday dinner!
Tasty! But I think I put too much salt. My bad lol.
This needs something, maybe shrimp? It’s too plain.
This is not traditional jambalaya! Where’s the sausage? A real jambalaya has sausage in it!
Too many peppers, it was like a veggie explosion! 😅
Yummy! I used leftover chicken and it worked fine. Super easy.
How can you just grill chicken and say it’s jambalaya? Jambalaya is supposed to have sausage!
Sounds delicious! I love using leftovers. Definitely giving this a try!
Didn’t work for me. My rice was undercooked and the sauce was too watery. I must have done something wrong.
Don’t forget to use fresh herbs! I used dried, and it was just… okay.