Spicy Andouille Sausage Jambalaya with Tomatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

A robust jambalaya featuring spicy andouille sausage, tender chicken, and ripe tomatoes simmered with Cajun seasoning for a classic Mardi Gras meal. This Cajun-inspired Mardi Gras recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs olive oil, andouille sausage, boneless chicken thighs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 460 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

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 12 oz, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds andouille sausage
• 1 lb, diced boneless chicken thighs
• 1 large, diced yellow onion
• 1 large, diced bell pepper
• 2, diced celery stalks
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 14 oz can diced tomatoes
• 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 3, sliced, for garnish green onions
• 2 tbsp, chopped, for garnish fresh parsley
• to taste salt and black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add 12 oz sliced andouille sausage and cook for 5 minutes until browned and crispy around edges; remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb diced boneless chicken thighs to the pot and sauté for 6-7 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 large diced yellow onion, 1 large diced bell pepper, and 2 diced celery stalks; cook for 5 minutes until vegetables soften.
4. Step 4: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Step 5: Pour in 14 oz canned diced tomatoes, 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice, 3 cups chicken broth, 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp dried thyme, and 1 bay leaf. Stir well to combine.
6. Step 6: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
7. Step 7: Remove bay leaf, season with salt and black pepper to taste, and gently fold in the reserved andouille sausage.
8. Step 8: Garnish with 3 sliced green onions and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving hot.