Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of Cheesy Jambalaya, combining chicken, shrimp, spicy sausage, vibrant veggies, and loads of gooey cheese. Perfect for weeknights!
Ingredients
- Chicken Breast: Boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Shrimp: Peeled and deveined shrimp.
- Andouille Sausage: Spicy sausage, sliced.
- Bell Peppers: A mix of red and green bell peppers, chopped.
- Onion: Chopped onion for savory flavor.
- Garlic: Minced garlic for aroma.
- Rice: Long-grain white rice.
- Chicken Broth: Low-sodium chicken broth.
- Spices: Cajun seasoning, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Cheddar Cheese: Shredded cheddar cheese for gooey topping.
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and sausage, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the chopped onion, bell peppers, and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the rice and pour in the chicken broth. Add your Cajun spices, stirring to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until the rice is cooked.
- In the last 5 minutes, gently fold in the shrimp until they turn pink.
- Sprinkle cheese on top, cover, and let it sit to melt.
- Serve hot with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Use Quality Sausage for authentic flavor.
- Avoid overcooking the shrimp.
- Adjust spices to your heat preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: Cheesy Jambalaya, Jambalaya Recipe, Comfort Food