Description
Spicy Chicken Shrimp Jambalaya is a bold, soul-warming Creole classic made with juicy chicken thighs, spicy andouille sausage, tender shrimp, and colorful veggies—all simmered in seasoned rice. It’s perfect for feeding a crowd or meal-prepping for the week, bringing Louisiana flavor straight to your kitchen.
Ingredients
1 lb andouille sausage, sliced
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, diced
1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
1 large onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
1 1/2 cups long-grain rice
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
3 cups chicken broth
3 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the sliced andouille sausage until browned, then remove and set aside.
2. Add the chicken thighs to the same pot, season with Cajun seasoning, and brown. Remove and set aside.
3. Sauté onion and bell peppers in the pot until soft. Add garlic and more Cajun seasoning and cook until fragrant.
4. Stir in crushed tomatoes and rice. Let rice toast slightly.
5. Return sausage and chicken to the pot. Add chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover. Simmer for 20–25 minutes.
6. Add shrimp to the pot, cover, and cook another 5–7 minutes until shrimp are pink and fully cooked.
7. Garnish with green onions and parsley. Serve hot with bread or lemon slices.
Notes
Toasting the rice before adding broth deepens the flavor—don’t skip this step.
For milder heat, use a low-sodium Cajun blend or reduce seasoning.
Add the shrimp at the very end to prevent overcooking and rubbery texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Creole/Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
Keywords: spicy jambalaya, shrimp jambalaya, cajun rice, southern dinner