Easy Jambalaya

📝 Ingredients

• 1 lb smoked sausage, cut into rounds
• 1 yellow onion, finely diced
• 1 green or orange bell pepper, finely diced
• 4 to 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, including the juice
• 2 cups white rice, rinsed
• 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning

👩‍🍳 Directions

1. 1

   Heat a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat and add the sliced sausage.

2. 2

   Cook the sausage until golden brown, stirring occasionally. While the sausage cooks, chop your vegetables.

3. 3

   Once the sausage is golden, add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the chicken broth, diced tomatoes with green chilies and their juice, and Creole seasoning. Stir everything together and bring the mixture to a boil.

5. 5

   Once boiling, stir in the rinsed rice.

6. 6

   Cover the pan and reduce the heat to a little above low. Simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and has absorbed most of the liquid.

7. 7

   Remove the lid, fluff and stir the jambalaya, then taste and add additional Creole seasoning or other seasonings as desired.

8. 8

   Serve hot.

💡 Tips for Success

• Use your favorite sausage: Cajun sausage gives this jambalaya great flavor, but smoked or andouille sausage work too.
• Taste at the end: Creole seasonings and sausages can vary in salt and spice, so taste the jambalaya once the rice is cooked and adjust the seasoning to your liking.
• Don't rush the rice: Keep the heat low enough for the rice to simmer gently and cook evenly without burning on the bottom.