Best Chicken Jambalaya Recipe

4.62 from 160 votes

This is a colorful, delicious and easy Chicken Jambalaya recipe - all in one pot! It's great to serve at parties and it reheats well. It's a bold and zesty dish packed with Cajun jambalaya flavors!

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time35 mins

Total Time40 mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, cajun

Servings: people

Calories: 588kcal

Author: Becky Hardin

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast cut into bite-size pieces
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning divided
3 tablespoons olive oil divided
1 pound Andouille sausage sliced into rounds
1/2 onion diced
2 stalks celery diced
1 red bell pepper
1 green bell pepper
2 cloves garlic minced
1 can 14.5 ounces crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cups chicken broth
1 cups white rice

Instructions

Season the chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once heated, add the chicken to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned on all sides. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
Heat another tablespoon of oil in the skillet. Add in the sausage, cooking until browned. Transfer the sausage to the plate with the chicken.
Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in the skillet. Add in the onion, celery, and bell pepper. Season with salt and pepper, and sauté until softened. Add in the garlic and cook for another minute.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning, oregano, chicken broth, and rice. Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Cover the pan and cook for 20-25 minutes or until the rice has cooked and the liquid has absorbed. Stir in the chicken and sausage and cook until everything is heated through.
Give the jambalaya a good stir. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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