Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon
Chicken & Chorizo Jambalaya

Chicken & Chorizo Jambalaya: 5 Flavorsome Steps to Bliss

A flavorful dish combining chicken and chorizo with rice and spices.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb chicken thighs, diced
  • 8 oz chorizo, sliced
  • 1 cup rice
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz)
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 green onions, sliced for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add chorizo and cook until browned.
  3. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink.
  4. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté until soft.
  5. Stir in rice, tomatoes, broth, paprika, and cayenne.
  6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes.
  7. Season with salt and pepper.
  8. Garnish with green onions before serving.

Notes

  • Adjust spice levels to your preference.
  • Can substitute brown rice for white rice.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Author: Evelyn E. Stotts
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Cajun
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: Chicken & Chorizo Jambalaya, Jambalaya, Cajun recipe