Description
A flavorful dish combining chicken, shrimp, and rice with a spicy kick.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups long-grain rice
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook until softened.
- Add shrimp and cook until they turn pink.
- Mix in rice, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork and garnish with green onions before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the spiciness by modifying the Cajun seasoning.
- Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Spicy Chicken Shrimp Jambalaya, jambalaya, chicken jambalaya, shrimp jambalaya, Cajun food