Description
This Jambalaya is a delicious one-pot meal featuring smoked sausage, colorful vegetables, and aromatic spices, all simmered with rice. It’s a comforting dish that brings the flavors of Louisiana to your table, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced (such as Andouille or kielbasa)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (red or green)
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup frozen peas
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions and parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients for a smoother cooking process.
- Slice the smoked sausage into bite-sized pieces.
- Dice the onion, bell pepper, and celery into small, uniform pieces.
- Mince the garlic cloves finely.
- Open the can of diced tomatoes and set aside, keeping the juices.
- Measure out the rice and chicken broth.
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat for about 1 minute.
- Add the sliced sausage and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and celery; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the can of diced tomatoes (with juices) to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the long-grain white rice, stirring to distribute evenly.
- Sprinkle in the Cajun seasoning, dried thyme, and bay leaf; stir to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Check the rice for doneness; if still firm, cover and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Once cooked, remove the lid and fluff the jambalaya with a fork.
- Stir in the frozen peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes until heated through.
- Remove the bay leaf and discard. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier version, consider adding diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated, making it perfect for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes