Easy Baked Cajun Jambalaya

Name: Easy Baked Cajun Jambalaya
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite sized pieces; 12 ounces andouille or smoked sausage, sliced into rounds; 1 onion, diced; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice; 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes; 2 1/2 cups chicken broth; 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning; 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 green onions, sliced for garnish

A hearty one pot meal packed with smoky sausage, chicken, shrimp, and bold Cajun spices.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 American· August 1, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

40 minutes

Total

55 minutes

Serves

There is nothing quite like a big bowl of jambalaya to warm you up on a busy weeknight. This version is special because it finishes in the oven, which means you get perfectly cooked rice every single time without having to stand over the stove stirring a pot.

I love how the smoky sausage and juicy chicken come together with the shrimp to create such a comforting flavor. Make sure you brown your meat really well in the skillet before adding the rest of the ingredients because that is where all the deep, savory goodness comes from.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite sized pieces
12 ounces andouille or smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
1 onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 green onions, sliced for garnish

Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2
Heat the olive oil in a large oven safe pot or Dutch oven over medium high heat.
3
Add the chicken and sausage to the pot. Cook them until they are browned on all sides, then remove the meat and set it aside.
4
Add the onion, bell pepper, and celery to the same pot. Sauté the vegetables for about 5 minutes until they soften.
5
Stir in the garlic and cook for one more minute until fragrant.
6
Add the rice, diced tomatoes with their juices, chicken broth, and Cajun seasoning to the pot. Stir well to combine.
7
Return the chicken and sausage to the pot and stir once more.
8
Cover the pot with a lid and bake in the oven for 30 minutes.
9
Carefully remove the lid, stir in the raw shrimp, and cover again. Bake for another 10 minutes until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
10
Remove from the oven, fluff the rice with a fork, and sprinkle with green onions before serving.

💡 Tips

Leftovers store beautifully in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. You can easily reheat this in the microwave with a tiny splash of water to keep the rice fluffy. If you like extra heat, feel free to add a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce when serving.

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