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    Classic Creole One Pan Jambalaya

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    Classic Creole one pan jambalaya dinner

    One pan Jambalaya is classic Creole cuisine. Make it your way for an easy meal everyone will love.


    With some Cajun seasoning, the holy trinity of Louisiana, chicken, sausage and shellfish, you can enjoy this classic Creole dinner in about an hour and a half. Plus, you finish it in the oven for perfectly cooked stew. Serve it with some crusty bread and your table will be full of more happiness than you know what to do with.

    Classic Creole one pan jambalaya with shrimp and sausage in le Creuset

    This thick stew of rice, meats, tomatoes and tons of flavor hales from Louisiana, with Spanish and French influence. It's similar to Gumbo in it's ingredients, but Gumbo has file powder and okra. It's served over rice instead of having the rice mixed in.

    Cooking Jambalaya in a covered dutch oven on the stove and in the oven makes for perfectly cooked shrimp and rice.

    Jambalaya gets it's layers of flavor starting with the culinary holy trinity (celery, onions and bell peppers). That's what they call those basic flavors in Creole cooking. Tomatoes and Cajun seasoning intensify the stew. The deliciousness gets deeper with chicken, sausage and shrimp for the win.

    Classic Creole One Pan Jambalaya in white bowl with gold napkin

    Here's where I say have some fun. Add multi-colors of bell peppers instead of just green. Traditionally you include ham, sausage, chicken and shrimp. Wowza! I used kielbasa. I think it has a great rich flavor. Most people use smoked andouille which is heavenly. That's a great option.

    On to the seasoning. Add more spice if you like with extra Cajun seasoning or red pepper flakes, and serve with hot sauce on the table.

    You'll love this classic creole dinner with shrimp, sausage and chicken.

    I cook mine in a dutch oven, braiser or covered casserole. Depending on the kind you have they have different names.

    Le Creuset braiser

    Le Creuset calls them braisers. This braiser is my favorite. You'll see it used with my Curry Chicken Drumsticks with Chickpeas too.

    Lodge also has a great one called a covered casserole and is quite affordable. I used it for my Jambalaya recipe in these shots.

    Lodge Covered Casserole

    Sautéing the veggie trinity on the stove top with the meats, then braising in the oven to finish the rice, cooks everything perfectly. The Jambalaya stays nice and stewy, and you have more insurance that your rice won't crust and burn on the bottom.

    You'll want seconds and thirds of this one pan Jambalaya, so don't invite too many people!

    One pan Jambalaya in red pot

    Classic Creole One Pan Jambalaya

    Tara Teaspoon
    One pan Jambalaya is classic Creole cuisine. Make it your way for an easy meal everyone will love.
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    Prep Time 45 mins
    Cook Time 55 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 40 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine French
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 488 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 12 oz boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1½-inch pieces
    • ½ lb cooked ham cubed
    • ½ lb kielbasa cut into 1-inch pieces
    • 1 medium-red onion cut into thin wedges
    • 2 celery stalks finely diced
    • 3 garlic cloves minced
    • 1 cup converted rice
    • 1 can 28 oz diced tomatoes
    • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
    • 1 green bell pepper diced
    • 2 to 3 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
    • 2 bay leaves
    • 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
    • ½ cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
    • 6 scallions finely chopped

    Instructions
     

    • Heat oven to 350°F. In a 4- to 5-quart Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, turning about 4 min; transfer to a plate. Add ham and sausage; cook until lightly browned, about 3 min. Transfer to plate with chicken. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to Dutch oven. Add onion, celery and garlic; cook until just softened, about 4 min. Stir in rice, tomatoes, broth, bell pepper, Cajun seasoning, bay leaves and meats and bring to boil.
    • Cover and bake until liquid is absorbed and rice is nearly tender, about 35 min. Add shrimp, pushing into the mixture, then cover and bake stirring once, until shrimp is opaque, 5 to 10 min. Discard bay leaves. Sprinkle with parsley and scallions.

    Notes

    • The holy trinity of starters, celery, peppers and onions, gets this Cajun dish going. With a mix of chicken, sausage and shrimp it's one fantastic dinner.
    • This thick stew of rice, meats, tomatoes and tons of flavor hales from Louisiana, with Spanish and French influence.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 488kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 41gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 288mgSodium: 1508mgPotassium: 628mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 690IUVitamin C: 30.6mgCalcium: 161mgIron: 4.1mg
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