Big Joe’s Jambalaya Recipe – Spicy, Hearty, and Full of Flavor

Bring the taste of authentic Cajun-inspired jambalaya straight to your kitchen with this easy, flavorful chicken, sausage, and shrimp jambalaya recipe. Perfect for weeknight dinners, gatherings, or when you just want a one-pot meal that packs a punch.

Ingredients

• 1 × 28 oz can diced tomatoes
• 3 cups chicken stock 
• 1.25 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1 tbsp Garlic Grilling Oil
• ¾ lb cooked Andouille sausage 
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 green peppers, diced 
• 4 celery ribs, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp Crystal or Louisiana-style hot sauce
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper Big 
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 cups cooked rice
• ¾ lb shrimp, peeled & deveined
• 6 scallions, thinly sliced
• Brisket Fixx seasoning (to taste)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Heat Garlic Grilling Oil in an oven-safe pan over medium heat.
2. Brown chicken thighs lightly (do not cook through), rest 5 minutes, then chop into ½-inch pieces.
3. Add diced onion, peppers, and celery; sauté 6–8 minutes, scraping up browned bits.
4. Stir in garlic and tomato paste; cook 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Mix in hot sauce, cayenne, Brisket Fixx, chicken stock, and diced tomatoes.
6. Stir in chicken pieces and bay leaves; bring mixture to a gentle simmer.
7. Add cooked rice; stir and simmer again for 2–3 minutes.
8. Cover pan and bake in the oven 30–40 minutes until liquid is mostly absorbed.
9. Add shrimp and scallions; return to oven for 5 minutes until shrimp are cooked through.
10. Remove bay leaves. Finish with additional hot sauce if desired.

Tips for the Best Jambalaya

• Use roasted garlic chicken stock for deeper flavor.
• Andouille sausage adds authentic Cajun flavor, but Italian sausage works in a pinch.
• For extra heat, increase cayenne or Crystal hot sauce.
• Let the dish rest a few minutes after baking to allow flavors to meld.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This chicken, sausage, and shrimp jambalaya is a crowd-pleaser with bold Cajun flavors, a hearty one-pot meal perfect for any occasion, and easy to customize with your favorite spices. Pair with a cold drink and some cornbread for the full experience.