Recipes Nugget Markets Signature Recipes
Classic Jambalaya
- Prep time
- 30 minutes PT30M
- Cook time
- 45 minutes PT45M
- Yield
- 10 servings
- Difficulty
A signature dish of New Orleans, Jambalaya is a traditional, one-pot favorite filled with bold flavor, perfect spice, and a combination of seafood, chicken, and sausage.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons hot paprika2 tablespoons hot paprika 2 tablespoons hot paprika
- 2 teaspoons granulated garlic2 teaspoons granulated garlic 2 teaspoons granulated garlic
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme2 teaspoons dried thyme 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper1 tablespoon cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons dark chili powder2 tablespoons dark chili powder 2 tablespoons dark chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt2 tablespoons kosher salt 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into medium chunks1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into medium chunks 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into medium chunks
- 1 pound andouille sausage, cut into ¼-inch rounds1 pound andouille sausage, cut into ¼-inch rounds 1 pound andouille sausage, cut into ¼-inch rounds
- 4 ounces extra virgin olive oil4 ounces extra virgin olive oil 4 ounces extra virgin olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, medium diced1 red bell pepper, medium diced 1 red bell pepper, medium diced
- 1 green bell pepper, medium diced1 green bell pepper, medium diced 1 green bell pepper, medium diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, medium diced1 medium yellow onion, medium diced 1 medium yellow onion, medium diced
- 1 pound celery, medium diced1 pound celery, medium diced 1 pound celery, medium diced
- 3 cups long grain white rice3 cups long grain white rice 3 cups long grain white rice
- 3 quarts chicken stock3 quarts chicken stock 3 quarts chicken stock
- 3 bay leaves3 bay leaves 3 bay leaves
- 4 cloves garlic, minced4 cloves garlic, minced 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes, strained1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes, strained 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes, strained
- 1½ pounds tail-on shrimp (16-20 count), peeled and deveined1½ pounds tail-on shrimp (16-20 count), peeled and deveined 1½ pounds tail-on shrimp (16-20 count), peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce2 tablespoons hot sauce 2 tablespoons hot sauce
Preparation
In a small bowl combine hot paprika, granulated garlic, thyme, cayenne pepper, dark chili powder, ground cumin, and salt. In a medium bowl, toss spices with the chicken thighs and andouille sausage.
Heat extra virgin olive oil in a large pan over high heat. Sauté peppers, onion, and celery for 2 minutes.
Incorporate seasoned chicken and andouille sausage with bell peppers and onions in the sauté pan. Add rice and cook for 2 minutes, stirring so it doesn't burn. Add chicken stock and bay leaves, cover, and simmer on low for 15 minutes.
Add minced garlic, tomatoes, shrimp, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce, then stir to incorporate. Cook on medium heat for 8–10 minutes, or until shrimp are cooked through. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

