Ingredients and Weight:
- Long grain rice: 2 cups (450g)
- Chicken broth: 4 cups (950ml)
- Andouille sausage: 1 pound (450g)
- Chicken breast: 1 pound (450g), boneless and skinless
- Shrimp: 1 pound (450g), peeled and deveined
- Green bell pepper: 1 medium (150g)
- Red bell pepper: 1 medium (150g)
- Onion: 1 large (250g)
- Celery: 2 stalks (150g)
- Garlic: 3 cloves (15g)
- Cajun seasoning: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Creole seasoning: 1 tablespoon (15g)
- Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons (30ml)
- Salt and black pepper: to taste
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
30 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the sausage, chicken, shrimp, green pepper, red pepper, onion, celery, and garlic to the pot. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the rice, chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, and Creole seasoning. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 20-25 minutes.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Nutritional Information:
(Per serving)
- Calories: 420
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
- Sodium: 600mg
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Dietary Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
Dish Characteristics:
- Spicy and flavorful
- One-pot dish
- Perfect for a casual get-together
User Comments:
- "This jambalaya is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I love the spicy kick it has."
- "I've tried many jambalaya recipes before, but this one is by far the best. It's perfectly seasoned and the rice is cooked just right."
- "This dish is a crowd-pleaser. I made it for a party and everyone loved it."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot to prevent scorching.
- If you can't find andouille sausage, you can substitute another type of smoked sausage, such as kielbasa or chorizo.
- If you don't have Cajun and Creole seasoning, you can substitute a store-bought Cajun seasoning mix.
- Add more vegetables to the dish, such as corn, okra, or tomatoes.
- Serve the jambalaya hot with crusty bread or rice.
