Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya

In partnership with

Johnsonville, LLC
  • Preparation Time
    Prep:
    25 min.
  • Cooking Time
    Cook:
    25 min. - 50 min.
  • Serves
    Serves:
    4-6

This New Orleans–style one-pot rice dish is layered with tasty flavors and a little Cajun spice.

Recipe tags: chicken base, moderate difficulty, main, chicken, skillet

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
2 tbsp butter
8 oz Johnsonville Andouille Smoked Rope Sausage
1 onion
1 stalk celery, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
2 tbsp Better Than Bouillon® Roasted Chicken Base
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1 cup long-grain rice

Directions

  • 1

    Melt butter in Dutch oven or high-sided skillet; cook sausage, onion, celery, bell pepper and Cajun seasoning for 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are slightly softened.

  • 2

    Stir in 2 cups water, tomatoes and Roasted Chicken Base; bring to boil. Stir in chicken and rice.

  • 3

    Reduce heat to low; cover and cook for 18 to 20 minutes or until rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; let stand for 5 minutes.

Andouille is a classic sausage used in jambalaya. Substitute your favorite spicy or mild smoked sausage or kielbasa. Basmati rice works well in this recipe. Garnish with parsley.