New Orleans Style Jambalaya Recipe

Name: New Orleans Style Jambalaya
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 8 links smoked sausage, cut into 1/4 inch rounds; 2 lbs boneless chicken, white and dark meat,cut into 1-inch cubes; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 tablespoons Emeril's Original Essence; 3 cups chopped onions; 1 cup chopped green bell pepper; 2 tablespoons garlic; 3 cups long-grain white rice; 5 cups low sodium chicken broth or 5 cups chicken broth; 1 bay leaf; 1 cup chopped green onion

Servings: persons

1/4 cup vegetable oil
8 links smoked sausage, cut into 1/4 inch rounds
2 lbs boneless chicken, white and dark meat,cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons Emeril's Original Essence
3 cups chopped onions
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
2 tablespoons garlic
3 cups long-grain white rice
5 cups low sodium chicken broth or 5 cups chicken broth
1 bay leaf
1 cup chopped green onion

1
Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat.
2
Cook sausage 5 minutes and remove from pan.
3
Add chicken, cayenne pepper 1 tablespoons Essence to pan and cook 5 minutes.
4
Remove from pan.
5
Add onions, bell peppers, remaining Essences and garlic to pan and cook 8-10 minutes until vegetables are softened.
6
Add rice and cook, stirring 3-5 minutes.
7
Return sausage and chicken to pan.
8
Add stock and bay leaf.
9
Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil.
10
Cover and reduce heat to low.
11
Cook 25 minutes; remove from heat.
12
Let stand, covered 10 minutes.
13
Remove bay leaf and stir in green onions to serve.

1627

kcal

Calories

Fat

137

Carbs

176

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 8 links smoked sausage, cut into 1/4 inch rounds, 2 lbs boneless chicken, white and dark meat,cut into 1-inch cubes, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and more.

Yes, New Orleans Style 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!

New Orleans Style Jambalaya

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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