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Home Recipes Dinner Easy Cajun Sausage Jambalaya

Easy Cajun Sausage Jambalaya

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By: Britni Vigil
3/12/2020Updated: 4/08/2022
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Easy cajun sausage jambalaya recipe from playpartyplan.com

A simple and delicious sausage jambalaya recipe that’s easy to make and will keep your entire family happy! This sausage jambalaya recipe is filled with spice, sausage, and a lot of southern flavor! It’ll become a staple on your family’s monthly meal plan and is a great option for anyone who loves sausage jambalaya from the south!

The best Cajun sausage jambalaya recipe! Easy to make, authentic flavor, and absolutely delicious!

Easy Sausage Jambalaya Recipe

If any of you have had a baby, you’ll know that the last thing you want to do immediately after is cook. This recipe was created the week after I had my little guy last year when nobody wanted to cook.

Okay, who am I kidding? I never want to cook unless the recipe calls for at least a cup of sugar like this maple bacon Texas sheet cake.

Luckily, one of my husband’s favorite things to do is cook, and he’s one of those people that can look into a fridge and come up with a delicious recipe out of thin air. Like this cajun sausage jambalaya.

This jambalaya is one of my favorite things that my husband makes, and he makes a lot of great food.

Sausage jambalaya

Sausage Jambalaya Ingredients

The main ingredient in this recipe is obviously sausage. You can use any smoked sausage that you like but we prefer TWR smoked sausage because it has no additives. And if you have more sausage then you need for this dish, try out this easy feijoada recipe next!
The recipe also calls for just carrots and celery, but you can add any veggies that you’d like. My husband eats his with tomatoes and red peppers, two more things I don’t really like. What can I say? We’re pretty much opposites when it comes to food, but we both love this dish.
The only other thing to note is that the recipe calls for white rice. If you’re going to use brown rice, you need to let it sit for longer than the recipe calls for because it takes a lot longer for brown rice to cook/soften than white. I just recommend using white rice.
The final thing you’ll need is spices. It’s a mix of spices to give a good Cajun flavoring but likely spices you already have at home! If not, this is the perfect time to stock up.
Ingredients for sausage jamabalya
Easy cajun sausage jambalaya recipe from playpartyplan.com

How to Make Sausage Jambalaya

Making this jambalaya is so easy, anyone could really do it!

1 – Brown your sausage.

You’ll cut some of your sausage into rounds and some into diced sausage. Brown the rounds by sauteing them in oil over medium heat then remove with a slotted spoon. You’re going to want those drippings!

2 – Cook the veggies.

Cook the veggies along with the diced sausage in the leftover drippings. You’ll want to cook until their browned and slightly softened but not too long so that they get soggy.

Veggies in sausage jambalaya

3 – Add your spices.

Add in the spices and mix into your veggies. Don’t cook too long, just about a minute before moving onto the next step.

Veggies ready for sausage jambalaya

4 – Add the rice and cook.

Now is when you’re going to add in the rice and chicken broth then cook it all together. You’ll bring the mixture to a boil then simmer until the rice is fully cooked. If you go against my recommendation and use brown rice, you should double the amount of time you cook the rice at least.

Adding rice to sausage jambalaya

Adding broth to sausage jambalaya

Sausage jambalaya simmering

5 – Add the sausage and serve.

Add the browned rounds of sausage back in and serve hot!

Finished sausage jambalaya

Bowl of sausage jambalaya

Fork full of sausage jambalaya

I’ve made a video to show you just how easy it is – it’s one meal you can have to the table in 30 minutes or less, easy!

Sausage Jambalaya Recipe FAQs

I get a lot of the same questions about this sausage jambalaya, so I’m just answering the most popular ones here. If you have other questions, feel free to leave comments and I’ll do my best to respond quickly!

What kind of meat goes in jambalaya?

Jambalaya can be made with all sorts of meats – chicken, shrimp, smoked sausage, andouille sausage, and more. This particular sausage jambalaya recipe is made with smoked sausage.

Bowl of smoked sausage jambalaya

What is the best rice for jambalaya?

The best rice for jambalaya is regular white rice. Not brown rice, not jasmine rice. Just plain old white rice.

Spoon full of jambalaya

How do you thicken jambalaya?

To thicken the jambalaya, simply let it simmer a bit longer so that the rice and veggies soak up all the liquid. No need to add anything else – just give it a few more minutes!

Thick sausage jambalaya

What goes good with sausage jambalaya?

Since it’s kind of a one-pot meal all in itself, I’d probably just go with one or two of the items from this list – a salad and a dessert! You could also just eat it as a one-pot meal and not worry about anything else!

  • Southwestern salad (make this one without the chicken)
  • Brazilian lemonade
  • 7-layer bars
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Easy Sausage Jambalaya Recipe

A simple and delicious sausage jambalaya that’s easy to make and will keep your entire family happy! This sausage jambalaya recipe is filled with spice, sausage, and a lot of southern flavor! 
Finished sausage jambalaya
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Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Total: 35 minutes
Serves6

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1 lb . package smoke sausage , 1/4 diced and 3/4 sliced into rounds
  • 3 medium carrots , peeled and diced
  • 4 celery stalks , diced
  • 5 cloves garlic , minced
  • 2 large bay leaves
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • ½ tsp parsley
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp kofte mix
  • 1 ½ cups white , long-grain rice, rinsed and dried
  • 3 cups chicken broth

Instructions

  • Heat oil in large sauté pan over medium heat.
  • Add the sausage rounds (keep the diced sausage for later) and cook until browned and carmelized. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon to leave the drippings behind.
  • Add the carrots, celery, and diced sausage and cook until slightly browned and softened, about 4 minutes.
  • Add the garlic, salt, and dried spices to the pan and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the rice to the pan and cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Once boiling, cover and lower heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the rice is done.
  • Remove the lid and stir in the sausage and serve.

Tips & Notes:

Kofte mix is a Turkish spice used in Turkish meatballs called kofte. If you do not have access to kofte mix, you can make your own using this recipe as well. 

Nutrition Info

Calories: 672kcal, Carbohydrates: 45g, Protein: 22g, Fat: 43g, Saturated Fat: 14g, Cholesterol: 107mg, Sodium: 2149mg, Potassium: 609mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 5365IU, Vitamin C: 11.6mg, Calcium: 59mg, Iron: 2.4mg

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Author: Britni Vigil
Course:Dinner
Cuisine:American
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  1. Jean Bell says

    Posted on 6/3 at 1:21 pm

    What is Kofte Mix?

    Reply
    • BritniV says

      Posted on 6/17 at 11:52 pm

      It’s a Turkish spice used to make Turkish kofte, kind of like meatballs. I just added a link to make your own at home if you can’t find it locally.

      Reply
  2. Wilhelmina Wessel says

    Posted on 9/20 at 12:53 pm

    5 stars
    This looks so flavorful! I’m sure we will love it!

    Reply
  3. Nellie Tracy says

    Posted on 9/20 at 11:30 am

    5 stars
    I love Jambalaya! Can’t wait to try this recipe. Looks delicious, thanks!

    Reply
  4. Christopher Johnston says

    Posted on 6/1 at 12:46 am

    I’m born and raised in New Orleans and have cooked jambalaya hundreds of times and eaten it at least 50 times in restaurants all over South Louisiana and it has NEVER had carrots in it.

    Reply
    • BritniV says

      Posted on 6/13 at 9:42 am

      Thanks for your comment Christopher! I didn’t say that this was necessarily New Orleans jambalaya, just that it’s delicious – which it is! Sorry if it’s not the traditional recipe you were looking for.

      Reply
      • Belinda says

        Posted on 3/16 at 7:39 pm

        Traditional Cajun Jambalaya has the Trinity in it, celery, bell pepper and green onion.
        We do not put carrots in it. Or whatever the kofte is. I’m not downing your recipe but it is not traditional with these ingredients. And it’s definitely not Cajun but I’m sure it tastes good.

      • Britni Vigil says

        Posted on 3/16 at 11:30 pm

        I don’t believe I mentioned that it was traditional Cajun jambalaya, but I appreciate you letting me know.

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