Aaron’s Jambalaya

Ingredients

• 1 lb smoked sausage (Such as andouille or kielbasa; sliced into 1-inch pieces)
• 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (Large diced)
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• Cajun seasoning (To taste; recipe follows)
• 1 green bell pepper (Diced)
• 2 yellow onions (Diced)
• 2 celery ribs (Diced)
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1.5 cup extra-long grain white rice
• 3 cup unsalted chicken stock
• 1 bunch scallion (Thinly sliced, for garnish)
• 2 tbsp kosher salt (For Cajun seasoning)
• 2 tbsp sweet paprika (For Cajun seasoning)
• 1 tbsp freshly ground black pepper (For Cajun seasoning)
• 1 tbsp garlic powder (For Cajun seasoning; source writes “1 tablespoons”)
• 1 tbsp onion powder (For Cajun seasoning)
• 1 tbsp cayenne pepper (For Cajun seasoning)
• 1 tbsp dried oregano (For Cajun seasoning)
• 1 tbsp dried thyme (For Cajun seasoning)

Steps

1. 1

   Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Add the vegetable oil and sliced sausage to the hot pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sausage is lightly browned, about 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the diced chicken and as much Cajun seasoning as desired. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned on all sides, 3–5 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the diced bell pepper, onions, and celery. Cook, stirring often, until the vegetables begin to sweat and the onions are slightly translucent, about 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Stir in the tomato paste.

6. 6

   Add the rice and chicken stock, then stir to combine.

7. 7

   Bring the mixture to a boil and taste it. Adjust the seasoning as needed.

8. 8

   Cover the Dutch oven and reduce the heat to maintain a simmer. Cook until the rice is tender and cooked through, about 15 minutes.

9. 9

   Remove the pot from the heat and let it rest, covered, until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice has steamed, about 5 minutes.

10. 10

    Fluff the jambalaya with a fork. Add more Cajun seasoning if desired.

11. 11

    Spoon into bowls and garnish with the thinly sliced scallions before serving.

Notes

The source does not state the yield. Servings are estimated from the listed quantities. Cajun seasoning is made from the listed spice quantities; the recipe calls for seasoning to taste and does not specify how much of the blend to use.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• one-pot
• American
• Cajun
• rice
• gluten-free
• dinner