Cajun Jambalaya

Made with Southern Drawl Southern Cajun Seasoning.

A classic one-pot dish loaded with smoky sausage, tender chicken, shrimp, and bold Cajun flavor in every bite! Bold Cajun flavor, one-pot meal, ready in 45 minutes, and perfect for weeknights, weekends & gatherings.

Ingredients

Serves 6–8

• 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
• 1 lb boneless chicken thighs or breast, cut into 1″ pieces
• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 3 celery stalks, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups long grain rice
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
• 2–3 tbsp Southern Drawl Southern Cajun Seasoning (to taste)
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt to taste
• Green onions & parsley, for garnish

How to Make It

1. Brown the sausage: Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
2. Cook the chicken: In the same pot, add chicken pieces. Season with 1 tbsp Southern Drawl Southern Cajun Seasoning. Cook until browned and almost cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. Sauté the veggies: Add onion, bell peppers, celery, and garlic to the pot. Sauté 3–4 minutes until soft and fragrant.
4. Add rice & seasoning: Stir in rice and cook for 1–2 minutes. Add 2–3 tbsp Southern Drawl Southern Cajun Seasoning, thyme, and bay leaf. Stir well.
5. Add liquids: Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes (with juices). Bring to a boil.
6. Simmer: Return sausage and chicken to the pot. Stir, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 18–20 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
7. Add the shrimp: Add shrimp and cook uncovered for 5–6 minutes, or until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
8. Garnish & serve: Remove bay leaf. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with green onions and parsley. Serve hot and enjoy!

Southern Drawl Tip

Start with 2 tbsp of Southern Drawl Southern Cajun Seasoning, then adjust to taste. A little extra at the end adds the perfect kick!

Delicious Variations

• Add andouille sausage for extra smokiness
• Use leftover rotisserie chicken
• Add okra for authentic Cajun style
• Make it spicier with hot sausage or a pinch of cayenne

Perfect Pairings

• Garlic Bread
• Cornbread
• Cajun Coleslaw
• Sweet Tea or Lemonade

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