Description
A delicious and easy recipe for rotisserie chicken jambalaya that combines tender rotisserie chicken, turkey sausage, and fresh shrimp with perfectly seasoned rice for an authentic Cajun-style one-pot meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup sliced turkey sausage
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 medium chopped yellow onion
- 3 cloves minced fresh garlic
- 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup fresh shrimp
- 2 stalks sliced green onions
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Shred rotisserie chicken into bite-sized pieces. Dice bell peppers, chop onion, and mince garlic cloves.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Brown Sausage: Add sliced turkey sausage to pot. Cook until browned and slightly crispy, approximately 5 minutes.
- Toast Rice: Stir in long-grain rice and Cajun seasoning. Toast for 2 minutes while stirring constantly.
- Add Liquids: Pour in diced tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring mixture to gentle simmer.
- Add Proteins: Fold in shredded chicken and fresh shrimp. Simmer uncovered until shrimp turn pink, 5-7 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat. Garnish with sliced green onions and fresh parsley before serving hot.
Notes
- Use day-old rice for better texture and to prevent mushy consistency in your jambalaya
- Don’t skip toasting the rice with spices – this step develops deeper, more complex flavors
- Add shrimp during the last few minutes to prevent overcooking and maintain tender texture
- Let the jambalaya rest for 5 minutes after cooking to allow flavors to meld together
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun/Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385 calories
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: rotisserie chicken jambalaya, cajun recipe, one pot meal, easy jambalaya, chicken and rice, creole cooking