Easy Jambalaya Recipe (with Potatoes)
A variation of the traditional, this easy jambalaya recipe tastes amazing with potatoes! A great one pot dinner recipe idea any time of year.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 pound andouille sausage sliced into 1/4 inch rounds
- 2 green bell pepper diced
- 2 celery ribs diced
- 1 large onion diced
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 14 ounces can petite diced tomatoes
- 3 - 4 cups chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons Creole seasoning
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 large Idaho Russet Potatoes cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ pound large raw shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 - 3 green onions diced to garnish, if desired
Instructions
- In a large stockpot or dutch oven over medium-high heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, once hot, add the andouille sausage rounds and chicken, saute until nicely browned, about 5 - 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Add the remaining olive oil to the dutch oven and add the peppers, celery, onions, and garlic. Saute until onions are softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the diced tomatoes, chicken stock, Creole seasoning, bay leaves, and potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, and cook until potatoes are tender, about 20 - 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the sausage and chicken back in and stir to mix in well, then add in the shrimp and continue to simmer until the shrimp have cooked through and are pink, about 5 - 7 minutes.
- Remove bay leaves, season to taste, and garnish with diced green onions if desired.
Notes
For the sausage, you can use any smoked sausage such as andouille.
Don't like seafood? No problem, simply leave it out and continue with recipe as directed.
To add more heat, simply add in some hot peppers along with the green peppers, or you can give it that extra heat with your favorite hot sauce when serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 611kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 31gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 2676mgFiber: 4gSugar: 13g
