Four Meat Jambalaya Recipe

A zesty Cajun classic! This Four Meat Jambalaya recipe is a flavor explosion, combining succulent chicken, smoky bacon, spicy sausage, and tender shrimp in a rich and aromatic rice dish. Perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion, this recipe is easy to follow and delivers incredible results. Get ready for a taste of Louisiana!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 726.3 kcal
Protein 93g
Rating 5.0 (4 Reviews)
Four Meat Jambalaya

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Four Meat Jambalaya

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How to Make Four Meat Jambalaya

  1. In a large Dutch oven, cook 8 ounces of diced bacon until crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, reserving bacon grease in the pot.
  2. Add 1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces, to the Dutch oven and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside with the bacon.
  3. Add 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; and 2 celery stalks, chopped to the Dutch oven. Cook in the bacon grease for 5-7 minutes, until softened.
  4. Add 1 pound of andouille sausage, sliced, and 1 pound of shrimp (peeled and deveined) to the Dutch oven. Cook for 4 minutes, or until shrimp is pink and opaque. Remove from the Dutch oven and set aside.
  5. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the Dutch oven. Add 2 cups of long-grain rice and cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly toasted.
  6. Pour in 4 cups of chicken broth, 1 (28-ounce) can of crushed tomatoes, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of dried thyme, a dash of Tabasco sauce, and 1 bay leaf.
  7. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  8. Remove the bay leaf. Stir in the cooked bacon, chicken, sausage, and shrimp mixture.
  9. Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Four Meat Jambalaya!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

101 g

Sugar

20g

Fat

61g

Carbs

16g