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Bowl of Mardi Gras jambalaya with chicken, sausage, rice, and green onions.

Mardi Gras Jambalaya with Chicken and Sausage

A flavorful one-pot dish with chicken, sausage, and rice, perfect for Mardi Gras celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 people
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Creole
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Protein
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 lb andouille sausage sliced
For the Vegetables
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
For the Rice and Seasonings
  • 2 cups long-grain white rice
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper adjust to taste
  • 2 bay leaves
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  2. Add the chicken to the pot and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside with the sausage.
  3. Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic to the pot. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the rice, thyme, paprika, cayenne, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and return the sausage and chicken to the pot. Bring to a boil.
  6. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
  7. Remove the bay leaves and let the jambalaya rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For extra flavor, use homemade chicken broth. You can also add shrimp during the last 5 minutes of cooking.

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