Spicy Chicken Jambalaya with Tomatoes
Spicy Chicken Jambalaya with Tomatoes brings tender chicken, aromatic vegetables, and fluffy rice together in a bold, peppery tomato broth. Each bite balances gentle sweetness from sautéed celery and peppers with a warming kick of hot sauce and thyme. Serve it for a cozy weeknight dinner or a casual gathering when you want a hearty, one-pot meal with lively heat.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the celery, onion, and green bell pepper; cook, stirring, until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, broth, rice, thyme or basil, garlic salt, ground black pepper, hot pepper sauce, and the bay leaf.
- 2
Bring everything to a boil; reduce the heat, cover the skillet, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the rice is tender. Stir in the cooked chicken and cook until heated through. Remove the bay leaf and serve hot.
- Calories 398.37 kcal Moderate
- Protein 29.1 g Good Source
- Carbs 43.77 g Moderate
- Total Fat 11.36 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 5.36 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 114.73 mg High
- Sodium 1059.04 mg High
- Fiber 3.3 g Moderate
- Sugar 5.4 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.16 g Low Source
- Calcium 53.28 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.1 mg Moderate
- Potassium 775.09 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 161.72 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 10.8 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.04 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Spicy Chicken Jambalaya with Tomatoes is a Cajun and Creole dinner recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Celery, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 398.37 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spicy Chicken Jambalaya with Tomatoes?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Spicy Chicken Jambalaya with Tomatoes made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Celery, Chicken Broth, Diced Fully Cooked Chicken Breast. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Spicy Chicken Jambalaya with Tomatoes?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Spicy Chicken Jambalaya with Tomatoes?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 398.37 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spicy Chicken Jambalaya with Tomatoes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 2 steps.
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