Creole Jambalaya with Chicken, Shrimp, and Smoked Sausage

This Creole jambalaya is generous, hearty, and packed with bold flavor.

Chicken, shrimp, smoked sausage, and rice cook together in one dish for a meal that feels festive but still practical to prepare.

Ingredients for 6 servings

• 400 g long-grain rice
• 300 g chicken breast, cut in pieces
• 250 g smoked sausage, sliced
• 300 g shrimp, peeled
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 900 ml chicken stock
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• Salt and black pepper

How to make it

Heat the oil in a large pan and cook the chicken and sausage until lightly browned. Add the onion, garlic, bell pepper, and tomatoes, then cook until the vegetables soften.

Stir in the rice, paprika, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Pour in the stock, cover, and simmer gently until the rice is nearly tender.

Add the shrimp near the end of cooking and continue for a few minutes until they are pink and fully cooked. Let the jambalaya rest briefly before serving.

Conclusion

This Creole jambalaya is a flavorful one-pot dish that works well for family meals or shared dinners. It brings together simple ingredients in a hearty recipe that feels both colorful and comforting.