Best Jambalaya

A spicy jambalaya with chicken, andouille sausage, rice and Cajun seasonings that's easy to make in one pot.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 465 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon file powder
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
• 10 ounces andouille sausage, sliced into rounds
• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 small green bell pepper, diced
• 1 (16 ounce) can crushed Italian tomatoes
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 0.5 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1.25 cups uncooked white rice
• 2.5 cups chicken broth

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Gather all ingredients.

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon of peanut oil in a large heavy Dutch oven over medium heat. Season the sausage and chicken pieces with Cajun seasoning. Sauté sausage until browned. Remove with slotted spoon, and set aside.

Step 3

Add 1 tablespoon peanut oil, and sauté chicken pieces until lightly browned on all sides. Remove with a slotted spoon, and set aside.

Step 4

In the same pot, saute onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic until tender.

Step 5

Stir in crushed tomatoes, and season with red pepper, black pepper, salt, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and filé powder.

Step 6

Stir in chicken and sausage. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

Stir in the rice and chicken broth.

Step 8

Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.