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
- 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
- Protein 29.23 g Good Source
- Carbs 42.01 g Moderate
- Total Fat 16.62 g High
- Saturated Fat 7.1 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 155.72 mg High
- Sodium 1032.64 mg High
- Fiber 4.16 g Moderate
- Sugar 5.16 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.16 g Low Source
- Calcium 83.85 mg Low Source
- Iron 3.49 mg Moderate
- Potassium 644.4 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 158.3 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 10.63 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Celery
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- 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.
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