How to Make the Best Chicken Jambalaya

13 steps · 55 min total

1. 01

   Combine Seasoning

   Combine the creole seasoning ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
2. 02

   Melt Butter

   Melt the butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
3. 03

   Brown Sausage

   Add the sausage and cook until it starts to brown, about 3 minutes.
4. 04

   Brown Chicken

   Add the chicken and continue cooking until it's browned, about 3–5 minutes. Stir frequently to ensure even browning.
5. 05

   Reduce Heat

   Reduce the stovetop heat to medium.
6. 06

   Preheat Oven

   Preheat your oven to 350 °F.
7. 07

   Sauté Aromatics

   Stir in the prepared creole seasoning mix and half of the chopped onion, celery, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently and scraping the bottom of the pot, until the vegetables soften, about 3–5 minutes.

8. 08

   Add Tomato Sauce

   Stir in the tomato sauce and cook for about 1 minute.
9. 09

   Add Remaining Vegetables

   Stir in the remaining onion, celery, bell pepper, garlic, and the diced tomatoes. Remove the pot from the heat.
10. 10

    Add Rice and Stock

    Stir in the rinsed rice and chicken stock, mixing everything together well.
11. 11

    Bake Jambalaya

    Bake uncovered in the preheated oven at 350 °F for 1 hour, or until the rice is tender but still has a slight chew.
12. 12

    Stir in Bay Leaves

    Carefully remove the Dutch oven from the oven. Add the bay leaves and stir everything together.
13. 13

    Rest and Serve

    Let the jambalaya rest for 5 minutes before serving. If you like, top with green onions.