Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya

Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya is an easy one pot dinner perfect for easy family dinners!

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 35

Servings servings

Calories 277kcal

2 teaspoon canola oil
6 oz turkey andouille sausage cut into ¼-inch slices
1 yellow onion chopped
2 celery stalks chopped
1 green bell pepper chopped (could also use red, yellow, or orange peppers)
2 garlic cloves minced
1 cup uncooked brown or wild rice
1 cup water
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
dash of salt
3-5 fresh thyme sprigs
14.5 oz chicken broth fat-free low sodium
14.5 oz diced tomatoes undrained (use fire-roasted for more spice)
1 cup rotisserie chicken breast could easily use 1-2 chicken breasts that have been baked or boiled, then shredded

Heat a stock pot over medium heat and add oil. Add the sausage and cook for 2-4 minutes or until sides of sausage have browned. Add celery, onion, pepper, and garlic and cook for 6 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add rice and next 6 ingredients (through tomatoeand bring to a boil. Once boiling, cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until rice is done.
Remove thyme and discard sprigs. Add the shredded chicken and stir until heated through, cooking about 3-5 minutes.
Serve warm and with crusty bread if desired.