Name: Chicken Jambalaya
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 26 min
Total time: 31 min
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breast, (cubed); 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice; 3 cups water; 2 tbsp olive oil; 8 oz andouille sausage, (sliced); 3 bell peppers, green red and orange, (chopped); 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1 small onion, (diced); 2 cloves garlic, (minced); fresh scallions; salt and pepper, (to taste); 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp oregano; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

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Quick and easy one-pot Chicken Jambalaya recipe. This 30-minutes chicken dinner recipe is full of flavor, mildly spicy and very satisfying!

chicken jambalaya in a large green skillet with serving spoon.

Jambalaya (juhm·buh·lai·uh)! Fun to say and delicious food to eat. If you never had a bowl of jambalaya out on porch/deck with friends and the sound of good laughter, please put that on your list!

But until you can craft this joyful experience, I urge you to try this Chicken Jambalaya recipe today… tomorrow works too, lol!

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This is why I think you’ll love this chicken jambalaya and all you need to know about the recipe!

it’s sooo flavorful, your belly will thank you!
quick recipe done in 30-minutes
very easy to make. Toss everything together and let it do it’s thing
one-pot meal, fewer pots to clean up
easy to please everyone, simple use your meat of choice
level of spiciness can be personalized to your family’s like
fairly inexpensive meal
perfect for a buys weeknight
amazing for gatherings!

Because this Chicken Jambalaya recipe is a complete meat, meaning you have the veggies, protein and carbohydrates all in one, you don’t need to worry about making anything else. Perhaps maybe a green salad like this Kale Pomegranate Salad for a healthy side of greens.

chicken jambalaya in a large green skillet with sausage, bell peppers and rice.

what is jambalaya

Jambalaya is a Southern dish of African, French and Spanish influence. This dish consists of a combination of vegetables, meat, rice and spices, all cooked together in one pot.

what meat is used in jambalaya

The meat used in jamabalaya include andouille sausage, chicken, pork and seafood. Often times you’ll see a a combination of meats used to make jambalaya.

what spices are used in jambalaya

What gives jambalaya its Creole/ Cajun flavors are the spices used to flavor the dish. To make the jambalaya spice mix combine onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, basil, thyme, black pepper, white pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika and salt.

You can also store the jambalaya spice mix in an air tight container for later use.

Do you love one-pot meals? Omg, I think one-pot meals are lifesavers for busy Moms like myself. Here are a few favorites:

Ground Turkey Butternut Squash Skillet

Braised Green Beans with Sausage

Chicken Sausage and Veggies Pasta Skillet

Ground Beef Kale Sweet Potato Skillet

Sweet Potato Shrimp Skillet

If you make this Chicken Jambalaya recipe be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Thanks a bunch!

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