How to Make Jambalaya In a Jiffy - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to quick and easy one-pot meals, Jambalaya In a Jiffy takes the cake. This classic Creole dish is a flavorful combination of sausage, chicken, and shrimp cooked with rice, tomatoes, and an array of spices. Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends, this recipe is guaranteed to satisfy your family's cravings while saving you time in the kitchen.

Jambalaya originated in the southern United States and has roots in Spanish, French, and African cuisines. The name itself is...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound fully cooked kielbasa, cubed
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 3 dashes hot sauce
  • 1 ½ cups orzo pasta

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and green bell pepper in the hot oil until tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir garlic into vegetables and cook until fragrant and softened, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir kielbasa sausage, tomatoes with juice, water, paprika, oregano, thyme, and hot sauce into onion mixture, bring to a boil, and stir in orzo. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until orzo are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    529 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 54mg
    • Sodium: 846mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 48g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 30mg
    • Calcium: 71mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 344mg