Authentic Jambalaya Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
• 1 pound chicken thighs, diced
• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 3 celery stalks, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups long-grain rice
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 green onions, sliced

Instructions

1. In a large Dutch oven, cook sausage until browned.
2. Add chicken and cook until browned.
3. Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic.
4. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
5. Add rice and stir to coat.
6. Add broth, tomatoes, tomato paste, bay leaves, Creole seasoning, thyme, salt, and pepper.
7. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
8. Add shrimp and cook for 5 minutes until pink.
9. Remove bay leaves and stir in parsley and green onions.
10. Serve immediately.