Jambalaya Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Jambalaya
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces hot smoked sausage, sliced; 3 teaspoons vegetable oil; 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs; 6 cloves garlic, crushed; 3 stalks celery, sliced; 2 medium green peppers, chopped; 3 medium onions, chopped; 3 cups long-grain white rice; 1 teaspoon paprika; ¾ teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth; 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 cup water; ½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Servings: persons

8 ounces hot smoked sausage, sliced
3 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
6 cloves garlic, crushed
3 stalks celery, sliced
2 medium green peppers, chopped
3 medium onions, chopped
3 cups long-grain white rice
1 teaspoon paprika
¾ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup water
½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce

1
Preheat oven to 425F.
2
In skillet cook sausageover medium-high heat until browned.
3
Place in bowl when done.
4
Add 2 tsp oil to skillet add chicken and cook until done.
5
Place in bowl with sausage.
6
Add remaining tsp oil to skillet reduce heat to medium.
7
Cook garlic, celery, peppers, and onions in covered skillet until tender.
8
Add salt, thyme,paprika, oregano, and rice; cook one minute while stirring.
9
Place chicken and sausage with juices to rice mixture in skillet.
10
Add water, broth, tomatoes with juice, hot pepper sauce and heat to boiling over high heat.
11
Place in baking dish, and bake uncovered 15 minutes.
12
Stir mixture and cover, bake an additional 10 minutes, or until rice is tender.
13
Allow to cool, prep and place in freezer.
14
To serve allow to thaw completely, bake covered loosely at 350 F for 1 hour.
15
Remove cover and bake 20-30 minutes or until heated through.

1042

kcal

Calories

Fat

124

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces hot smoked sausage, sliced, 3 teaspoons vegetable oil, 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, 6 cloves garlic, crushed, and more.

Yes, 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!

Jambalaya

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