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Authentic Jambalaya Recipe
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Authentic Jambalaya Recipe (Easy & Healthy Jambalaya)

An authentic jambalaya recipe is savory, spicy, meaty, and oh so flavorful! And it's very easy to make as well! Let me share with you my favorite healthy jambalaya with lots of meat, crushed tomatoes, and jambalaya seasoning.

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Creole, Southern
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 485kcal
Author: Sally

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoon olive oil (or oil of choice)
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 large stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 medium bell pepper (any color, but I used red)
  • 4 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1 pound chicken breast, cut into ½-inch pieces
  • 9-10 ounces sausage, kielbasa, andouille or any sausage of choice, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (more or less to taste)
  • 2 teaspoon paprika (more or less to taste)
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon thyme , dry
  • 1 tablespoon oregano , dry
  • 1 tablespoon basil , dry
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes, undrained (28 ounces)
  • 3 cups chicken broth (or stock)
  • 1 cup rice, uncooked (I used Lundberg Jubilee, a wild mixed rice)
  • ½ pound shrimp medium size, tail on or off, raw or cooked

Instructions

  • Heat the oil on medium in a large Dutch oven on the stove top.
  • Add onion, celery, and bell pepper and cook about 5 minutes.
  • Add garlic, basil, oregano, and thyme and stir. Cook for about 5 more minutes.
  • Add the chicken and sausage and let brown for 5-10 minutes, stirring often.
  • Add cayenne pepper and paprika to the meat mixture and blend lightly.
  • Pour in the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, and rice and mix. Bring to a light boil, then lower the heat to 1-2 and cover.
  • Cook covered on low for 45 minutes, stirring a couple times to make sure the rice isn't sticking to the bottom.
  • During the last 5-10 minutes of cooking, add the shrimp to the top of the mixture and cover. Check again after about 5 minutes and flip shrimp over, making sure not to cover it deeply so you can keep an eye on its doneness. Cover and cook 5 more minutes or until shrimp is opaque pink and white.
  • Serve right away with a side salad and crusty bread if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 485kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 174mg | Sodium: 1188mg | Potassium: 904mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1471IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 138mg | Iron: 4mg