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Jambalaya

Jambalaya

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course

Ingredients
  

Creole Seasoning

  • 1 tbsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tbsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tbsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Ground White Pepper
  • ½ tsp Ground Cayenne

Jambalaya

  • 3 Scallions (diced)
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Canola Oil (divided)
  • 1 Small Yellow Onion
  • 1 Green Pepper
  • 3 Celery Stalks
  • 12 oz Andouille Sausage
  • 12 oz Chicken Thighs (boneless, skinless)
  • 2 cups Long-Grain White Rice
  • cups Chicken Broth
  • Hot Sauce (optional)

Instructions
 

Creole Seasoning

  • Mix the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, ground white pepper, and cayenne in a small bowl. Stir to combine.

Jambalaya

  • Thinly slice scallions and set aside for garnish.
  • Dice onion, celery, and green pepper.
  • Mince garlic cloves.
  • Cut andouille sausage into ½-inch thick slices.
  • Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
  • Season chicken with ½ teaspoon salt and 1 tbsp Creole seasoning.
  • Heat 1 tbsp canola oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  • Add sausage in a single layer and cook until browned on both sides (3-4 minutes per side). Transfer sausage to plate.
  • Add the remaining 1 tbsp canola oil to the drippings in the pot. Add chicken and cook until browned (3-4 minutes per side). Transfer chicken to plate.
  • Add the onion and garlic, remaining Creole seasoning and 1½ tsp salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent (about 2-3 minutes)
  • Add the rice and cook, stirring frequently, until the rice is opaque and toasty smelling (about 3-4 minutes)
  • Pour chicken stock into pot and bring to a boil. Add chicken and sausage and stir. Cover the pot and reduce heat to low, and simmer undisturbed until the rice is cooked through (25-30 minutes).
  • Gently stir, cover again, remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes.
  • Flufff rice and serve with scallions and hot sauce.
Keyword chicken