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One pan jambalaya

One pan jambalaya

By Jackson Agarwal
20’ Prep time
35’ Cook time
55’ Total time
628 Calories
6 Serving

Summary

This easy jambalaya recipe is full of bold cajun flavors, and made in just one pan. it's the kind of healthy comfort food i crave, since it's hearty but also loaded with protein, and veggies.
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Step by Step

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Step 1

In a large skillet with a fitted lid, add the oil over medium high heat. Once hot, add the chicken and cook, flipping once or twice to brown on all sides (don't cook chicken through). Remove to a bowl. Add sausage and cook until browned on both sides. Add to the bowl with the chicken.
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Step 2

Reduce heat to medium and add butter and flour to the pan and stir well, scraping up any leftover browned bits from the pan. Add onion, garlic, celery, and bell peppers and sauté for a 3 minutes.
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Step 3

Add basil, cajun seasoning, diced tomatoes, salt and pepper and stir well to combine. Add chicken broth and rice bring mixture to a gentle boil. Add reserved meat to the pan. Reduce heat, cover pan with fitted lid and cook for 20 minutes.
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Step 4

Remove from heat, and rest with the lid on for 10 minutes. Then gently fluff with a fork and rest again for 5 minutes before serving.

Ingredient

  • Butter
    Butter
    2 tablespoons
  • Garlic
    Garlic
    4 cloves
  • Kosher salt
    Kosher salt
    1 teaspoon
  • Cayenne pepper
    Cayenne pepper
    0.25 teaspoon
  • All-purpose flour
    All-purpose flour
    2 tablespoons
  • Oil
    Oil
    1 tablespoon
  • Green onions
    Green onions
    4
  • Green bell pepper
    Green bell pepper
    1
  • Cajun seasoning
    Cajun seasoning
    1.5 teaspoon
  • Celery
    Celery
    3 ribs
  • Diced tomatoes
    Diced tomatoes
    145 ounce can
  • Dried basil
    Dried basil
    1.5 teaspoon
  • Low-sodium chicken broth
    Low-sodium chicken broth
    2.5 cups
  • Boneless skinless chicken breasts
    Boneless skinless chicken breasts
    1.5 pounds
  • Yellow or white onion
    Yellow or white onion
    1
  • Fresh ground black pepper
    Fresh ground black pepper
    0.5 teaspoon
  • Andouille sausage*
    Andouille sausage*
    1 pound
  • Long-grain white rice
    Long-grain white rice
    1.25 cup

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