Joyful Jambalaya: Smoky Andouille Chicken

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

A hearty one-pot meal with smoky sausage, tender chicken, and a kick of Cajun spices. This Cajun-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs andouille sausage, boneless chicken thighs, green bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 490 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 "Plan a meal with the AI" 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

• 8 oz, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds andouille sausage
• 12 oz, cut into 1-inch pieces boneless chicken thighs
• 1/2 cup, diced green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup, diced onion
• 1/2 cup, diced celery
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 14 oz canned diced tomatoes
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup long-grain rice
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp thyme
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat a large Dutch oven over medium heat; add 8 oz sliced andouille sausage and cook for 4 minutes until crisp, then remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same pot, cook 12 oz diced chicken thighs for 5 minutes until browned, then add 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper, 1/2 cup diced onion, 1/2 cup diced celery, and 2 minced garlic cloves; cook for 3 minutes until vegetables soften.
3. Step 3: Stir in 14 oz canned diced tomatoes, 1 cup chicken broth, 1 cup long-grain rice, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp thyme, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper; bring to a simmer, then cover and cook for 20 minutes.
4. Step 4: Uncover, add the cooked sausage back in, and simmer for 5 more minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, stirring once to prevent sticking.