Jambalaya is a quintessential dish from Louisiana’s rich culinary tradition. It combines rice, meat (such as sausage, chicken, and seafood), and a variety of vegetables, making it a hearty and satisfying meal.

Jambalaya is a quintessential dish from Louisiana’s rich culinary tradition. It combines rice, meat (such as sausage, chicken, and seafood), and a variety of vegetables, making it a hearty and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion medium, diced
- 1 green bell pepper medium, diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp Creole seasoning
- 1 tsp salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper to taste
- 2 stalks Green onions for garnish, sliced
- 1/4 cup parsley for garnish, chopped
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the onion, green bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
- Add the rice and stir well. Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.
- Let the mixture simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the cooked chicken, andouille sausage, shrimp, Creole seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cover and cook until the rice is tender and the shrimp are pink, about 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let the jambalaya sit for 5 minutes.
- Garnish with green onions and parsley before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg
Ehh, not really my thing. I don’t like tomatoes much.
Jambalaya? More like jam-not-alright! Didn’t turn out well for me.
This was delicious! I added extra shrimp and it turned out great!
Glad you enjoyed it! Extra shrimp sounds awesome, I’ll have to try that next time.
Was super easy to make. Even my kids liked it. Will definitely make again!
That’s awesome to hear! Kids can be picky eaters, so it’s great they liked it. What kind of veggies did you add?
Really? It was easy? I tried it and it seemed so complicated with all those steps. 🤔
Good! Just good. Nothing special, I guess. I’m not a big fan of spicy foods.
This is bomb! I love the flavors, my whole family devoured it in minutes.
Ain’t jambalaya supposed to have more meat? I threw in some sausage but I still felt it was lacking. Maybe I’ll try again with more stuff.
I dunno, more meat might make it too heavy. I kinda like the veggie and shrimp balance. But yeah, to each their own.
Yeah, I agree! Jambalaya can be more hearty with extra meats like sausage or chicken. Maybe try adding some andouille or even crab next time! Yum!
Followed the instructions exactly and it came out perfect. Never made jambalaya before but now it’s my go-to!
Tasted good, but I think it needed more spice. I used 2 tbsp of the Creole seasoning but it was still kinda bland.