Zesty Chicken Jambalaya Extravaganza Recipe
This Easy Chicken Jambalaya is a flavorful one-pot dish featuring tender chicken, rice, and a medley of vegetables, seasoned with Cajun spices. It's perfect for a comforting family meal.
Servings 4
Calories 450kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper diced
- 2 celery stalks finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes with liquid
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
- Fresh parsley finely chopped
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté chicken thighs until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onion, green bell pepper, and celery for about 5 minutes until tender.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, rice, chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, oregano, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- Return chicken to the pot, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is cooked.
- Fold in frozen peas and cover for an additional 5 minutes to heat through.
- Fluff the jambalaya with a fork and serve hot, garnished with green onions and parsley.
Notes
Adjust the cayenne pepper to suit your spice preference.