Description
Enjoy a delicious and quick Creole dinner with this amazing Jambalaya Skillet recipe. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside with the sausage.
- Add onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, diced tomatoes with green chilies, chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, thyme, and cayenne pepper (if using). Bring to a simmer.
- Return the sausage and chicken to the skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and sauce has thickened slightly.
- Stir in cooked rice and heat through, about 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute andouille sausage for smoked sausage for a more authentic flavor.
- Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to your spice preference.
- For a spicier jambalaya, add a dash of hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg