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

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

Step 2

In the same pot, saute onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic until tender. Stir in crushed tomatoes, and season with red pepper, black pepper, salt, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce and file powder. Stir in chicken and sausage. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 3

Stir in the rice and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.