Easy Jambalaya Recipe

Name: Easy Jambalaya
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 stick celery (chopped); 1 medium onion (minced); 1 medium bell pepper (chopped); 1 lb turkey kielbasa (chopped, half moons); 2 clove garlic (minced); 1 1/2 tsp old bay seasoning; 1 dash hot sauce (to taste); 1 pinch red pepper flakes (to taste); 3 cup chicken broth; 1/2 cup water; 14 oz crushed tomatoes (1 can); 1 cup long grain rice; 2 dried bay leaves

Servings: persons

2 tbsp olive oil
2 stick celery (chopped)
1 medium onion (minced)
1 medium bell pepper (chopped)
1 lb turkey kielbasa (chopped, half moons)
2 clove garlic (minced)
1 1/2 tsp old bay seasoning
1 dash hot sauce (to taste)
1 pinch red pepper flakes (to taste)
3 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup water
14 oz crushed tomatoes (1 can)
1 cup long grain rice
2 dried bay leaves

1
In a dutch oven, heat oil over medium low heat and cook vegetables until tender, about 8-10 minutes.
2
Add kielbasa and cook 3 more minutes.
3
Add garlic and stir constantly for 30 seconds.
4
Add in seasoning, hot sauce and pepper flakes, chicken broth, water, and crushed tomatoes.
5
Bring the whole mixture to a boil and add the rice and bay leaves.
6
Let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes.
7
Stir, cover, and let cook another 10 minutes or until rice is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
8
Recipe from IowaGirlEats.com (slightly modified)

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 stick celery (chopped), 1 medium onion (minced), 1 medium bell pepper (chopped), and more.

Yes, Easy Jambalaya falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Easy Jambalaya

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Variations & substitutions

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