Description
A flavorful Cajun-inspired dish with shrimp, andouille sausage, and rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather and chop all ingredients as listed in the ingredient list.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat.
- Add andouille sausage to the pot and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the diced chicken breast and cook until no longer pink, around 5-7 minutes.
- Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the vegetables soften.
- Add Cajun seasoning, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for another minute to release the flavors.
- Stir in the rice, diced tomatoes (with juice), and chicken broth.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Once the rice is cooked, stir in the shrimp. Cover and let sit for an additional 5-7 minutes, until shrimp are opaque and cooked through.
- Check the dish, adjust for salt and pepper if necessary. Remove the bay leaves before serving.
- Sprinkle with sliced green onions and fresh parsley.
Notes
- This dish can be made in a Dutch oven or a large pot.
- Feel free to add more vegetables or adjust the spices to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg