Jambalaya with Chicken, Andouille, and Cajun Spices

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

A hearty one-pot Louisiana classic combining tender chicken, smoky Andouille sausage, rice, and vegetables infused with bold Cajun spices. This American Mardi Gras recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, Andouille sausage, and long grain white rice for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 8 oz Andouille sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
• 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 14 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 2 tbsp cajun seasoning
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 bay leaf
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper
• 2 green onions, sliced for garnish
• 1/4 cup chopped for garnish fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb cut chicken thighs and 8 oz sliced Andouille sausage. Sauté for 6-7 minutes until chicken is browned and sausage edges are crisp.
2. Step 2: Add 1 diced yellow onion, 1 diced green bell pepper, and 2 diced celery stalks to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes until the vegetables soften. Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 additional minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice and stir to coat with the oil and vegetables. Pour in 14 oz canned diced tomatoes with juices, 3 cups chicken broth, 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning, and 1 bay leaf. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
4. Step 4: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for 20-25 minutes until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes. Discard bay leaf, fluff the rice with a fork, then garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley before serving.