Jen’s Hearty Jambalaya
Jen’s Hearty Jambalaya brings together tender rice, smoky sausage, juicy chicken, and sweet shrimp in a tomato-rich broth layered with onion, celery, and bell pepper. The gentle heat and herbaceous notes make it comforting yet lively, perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a casual gathering when you want a satisfying one-pot meal.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Jen’s Hearty Jambalaya, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 20
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 31
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 52
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Melt margarine in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- 2
Stir in the onion, celery, and green pepper; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Pour in the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and rice; season with basil, garlic, pepper, hot sauce, and the bay leaf.
- 4
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is done, about 20 minutes.
- 5
Once the rice is cooked, stir in the chicken, sausage, and shrimp.
- 6
Simmer for a few minutes until heated through.
- 7
Remove the bay leaf before serving.
- Calories 440.64 kcal High 22%
- Protein 29.23 g Good Source 58%
- Carbohydrate 42.01 g 15%
- Total Fat 16.62 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 7.1 g High 36%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 155.72 mg High 52%
- Sodium 1033.47 mg High 45%
- Dietary Fiber 4.16 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 5.16 g --
- Added Sugars 0.16 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 83.85 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 3.49 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 644.32 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 118.16 mcg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin C 10.59 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Jen's Hearty Jambalaya is a Cajun and Creole dinner recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Celery, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 440.64 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Jen’s Hearty Jambalaya?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Jen’s Hearty Jambalaya made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Celery, Chicken Broth, Cooked Shrimp. The full list of 15 is above.
- What goes well with Jen’s Hearty Jambalaya?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Jen’s Hearty Jambalaya?
- About 1 hr in total: 30 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 440.64 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Jen’s Hearty Jambalaya easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Jen’s Hearty Jambalaya healthy?
- Jen’s Hearty Jambalaya has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 440.64 calories and 29.23 g of protein, or 58% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1033.47 mg (45% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.1 g (36% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Celery, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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