Description
A bold and comforting one-pot Southern classic, Spicy Chicken Shrimp Jambalaya combines juicy chicken, smoky andouille sausage, tender shrimp, and seasoned rice into a vibrant, flavor-packed dish. This easy dinner recipe is perfect for weeknights, meal prep, or impressing a crowd. It’s one of those food ideas that brings serious comfort and satisfaction—delicious, filling, and full of bold spices. Great for anyone searching for quick dinner recipes, spicy meals, or classic Southern comfort food with a kick.
Ingredients
1 pound chicken breast, diced
8 ounces andouille sausage, sliced
1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
3 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1/4 cup chopped green onions
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until golden, then remove and set aside.
2. Add sausage to the same pot, brown slightly, then remove and set aside with chicken.
3. In the same pot, sauté onion, bell peppers, and celery until softened. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
4. Stir in Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add diced tomatoes with juice.
5. Return chicken and sausage to the pot. Stir in uncooked rice.
6. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20–25 minutes.
7. Once rice is almost cooked, gently stir in shrimp. Cover and cook for another 5–7 minutes.
8. Turn off heat and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with green onions and parsley before serving.
Notes
Let the jambalaya rest before serving—this helps the rice absorb any remaining liquid.
If using frozen shrimp, thaw completely and pat dry before adding.
You can prep the vegetables and meats a day ahead to speed things up.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun/Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: spicy jambalaya, chicken shrimp jambalaya, Southern one pot recipe, easy dinner idea, Cajun rice dish