Jambalaya Recipe

This Jambalaya Recipe brings classic Southern comfort to your kitchen with rich flavors, tender meat, and a perfectly seasoned rice base. Inspired by traditional Creole and Cajun cooking, this recipe blends smoked sausage, shrimp, vegetables, and spices into one hearty, flavor-packed meal. It’s easy to prepare, deeply satisfying, and perfect for family dinners or weekend cooking. Find more healthy and tasty Jambalaya Recipe ideas here.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ pound smoked sausage, sliced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 cup chopped celery
• Salt to taste
• ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning, or to taste
• 1 cup uncooked white rice
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 3 bay leaves
• ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Directions

• Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sausage and cook for 2 minutes.
• Add onion, bell pepper, and celery. Season with salt and Cajun seasoning. Cook 6–8 minutes until vegetables soften.
• Stir in rice, then add tomatoes with juice, garlic, broth, bay leaves, and thyme. Bring to a simmer.
• Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes.
• Stir in shrimp and cook uncovered for about 10 minutes until shrimp turn pink.
• Remove from heat and rest for 5 minutes. Discard bay leaves before serving.

Preparation Details

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 45 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
• Servings: 8