Easy One Pot Jambalaya

Name: Easy One Pot Jambalaya
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 pound chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces; 14 ounces andouille sausage, sliced; 1 cup diced onion; 1 cup diced celery; 1 cup diced green bell pepper; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 bay leaves; 1 cup long grain white rice; 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined

This hearty jambalaya is a one pot wonder packed with tender chicken, smoky sausage, and juicy shrimp.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· September 9, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

35 minutes

Total

50 minutes

Serves

Jambalaya is a classic Louisiana rice dish that brings comfort to any table. It is famous for combining the holy trinity of onion, celery, and bell pepper with savory meats and bold spices, all cooked together in one pot for an easy cleanup.

My version is perfect for busy weeknights because you build all the flavor in one Dutch oven. The long grain rice simmers right in the broth and tomatoes, soaking up all that delicious seasoning, which means you get a complete meal without any extra fuss.

🧺 Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces
14 ounces andouille sausage, sliced
1 cup diced onion
1 cup diced celery
1 cup diced green bell pepper
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 bay leaves
1 cup long grain white rice
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium high heat.
2
Add the chicken and sliced sausage, cooking for about 4 to 5 minutes until browned.
3
Stir in the onion, celery, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the vegetables soften.
4
Add the tomato paste, canned tomatoes, chicken broth, and all the spices. Stir in the bay leaves and bring the mixture to a boil.
5
Stir in the white rice, then reduce the heat to medium low. Cover the pot and cook for 20 minutes.
6
Check the rice. If it is still a bit firm, cover and cook for another 5 minutes.
7
Add the shrimp to the pot. Cover and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
8
Remove the bay leaves, fluff the rice with a fork, and serve warm.

💡 Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. To serve, you can garnish with fresh parsley or sliced green onions for a pop of color and extra flavor.

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