There are many recipes for Jambalaya Casserole. This one uses chicken and traditional Andouille sausage. It is a tasty recipe that is sure to satisfy the whole family.
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Jambalaya Casserole Recipe
When you think about jambalaya, you think of a delicious pot that is filled at the start with andouille sausage, peppers, onion, garlic, and rice.
And many times, you will think of Mardi Gras. While Mardi Gras isn't too far off, you don't have to wait for it to enjoy this scrumptious Jambalaya Casserole Recipe.
This one-pot dish can be served in so many ways with so many ingredients you can never get bored of it.
Jambalaya casserole is so wonderful. It is simple to put together and you still get to enjoy that delicious creole flavor.
What is Jambalaya
If you’ve never tried Jambalaya before, it may be time for a trip to the Louisiana coast.
The dish is as unique and diverse as this beautiful state, combining influences from West African, Spanish, French cultures with local ingredients like crawfish and rice.
It's also somewhat related to paella!
We recommend starting off by following these simple steps for making jambalaya at home so that you can enjoy your own authentic version of this flavorful dish in no time flat.
Makes 5 servings
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Baked Chicken Jambalaya Ingredients
- Andouille sausage, thinly sliced
- Vegetable oil
- Chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Creole seasoning (depending on your preferred spice level)
- Red bell pepper, diced
- Green bell pepper, diced
- Onion, diced
- Garlic, minced
- White rice, prepared
- Tomato sauce
- Cheddar jack cheese
- For exact amounts, please see the recipe card below.
How to Make Oven Baked Jambalaya
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
Warm a large skillet
over medium heat and add the sausage. Cook until browned, around 5 minutes.
Remove the sausage from the pan and add the oil.
Deglaze the pan, then add the chicken, bell pepper, onion, and garlic.
Season with the creole seasoning
.
Saute until the chicken is cooked through, then remove the pan from heat.
Stir in the rice, tomato sauce, and half the cheese.
Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13 baking dish
and top with remaining cheese.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the cheese on top, is melted and the sauce is bubbling.
Serve and enjoy!
That’s all we have for today, folks! We hope you enjoy this delicious and traditional Jambalaya Casserole.
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