Jambalaya with Italian Sausage
🏡 A family favorite · ★★★ from the family that shared it
- Serves
- 7 servings
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 35 min
- Cost
- $18.50
🍳 1 pan · Picky-eater safe bet: plain rice · kept by 1 family
Jambalaya with Italian Sausage is a Cajun weeknight dinner that serves 7 and is on the table in about 45 minutes, for around $19 in groceries. You'll need 1 pan, and the 10 ingredients below are everyday supermarket items. Cooking for a picky eater? Plain rice works on its own for the one who won't try the rest. Add it to your week and the whole grocery list lands in your Instacart cart in one tap.
Goes with: Simple green salad (5 min)
Cookware you'll need
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- 5–6 quart Dutch ovenDon't have one? Amazon →
- 3-quart saucepan with lidDon't have one? Amazon →
- 8-inch chef's knifeDon't have one? Amazon →
- Large cutting boards (set of 2)Don't have one? Amazon →
- Silicone spatula & turner setDon't have one? Amazon →
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Ingredients
- 2 lb Italian sausage links
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 stalk celery, diced
- 3 cups long-grain white rice
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes, canned
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp oil
Steps
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown the Italian sausage, then slice and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onion, bell pepper, and celery until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add rice and stir for 1-2 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes with juice. Stir in cooked sausage, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
On the side: Simple green salad (5 min)
2 bags bagged salad greens, 1 bottle salad dressing
- Put the greens in a bowl and toss with dressing just before serving.
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