Description
Halal Jambalaya is a vibrant and spicy dish that captures the essence of Louisiana cuisine, making it perfect for Father’s Day celebrations. This one-pot meal combines tender chicken thighs, zesty pork sausage, and colorful bell peppers, all simmered with aromatic spices and fluffy rice. The result is a hearty dish that invites family and friends to gather around the table and relish every flavorful bite together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 1 lb spicy pork sausage
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers (mix of red, green, yellow)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, add oil and sauté the onions until translucent. Add garlic and bell peppers; cook until fragrant.
- Add chicken thighs and sausage; brown on all sides.
- Stir in diced tomatoes and Cajun seasoning; mix well.
- Add rice and chicken broth; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Cover tightly and simmer for 20-25 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Remove from heat, let sit for 5 minutes, then fluff rice with a fork before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Louisiana
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg