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The Best Quick and Easy One-Pot Jambalaya Recipe

The Best Quick and Easy One-Pot Jambalaya Recipe

This easy jambalaya recipe is a flavor-packed, one-pot wonder - no fuss, no mushy rice, just a hearty meal the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons butter or swap in a drizzle of olive oil if you prefer
  • 2-3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 3/4 cup chicken broth or chicken stock, either works
  • 1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes you can sub crushed tomatoes for a thicker texture
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice Use long grain rice; avoid brown rice or you’ll need to increase the cook time significantly. Also avoid instant rice.
  • 1½ cups diced cooked ham
  • 12 ounces raw deveined shrimp, thawed
  • 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning or Cajun seasoning optional
  • Freshly grated parmesan if desired for topping

Method
 

  1. Heat your large pan or large pot over medium-high heat. Melt the butter (or olive oil) and sauté the minced garlic 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
  2. Add remaining ingredients except shrimp.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat.
  4. Cover and simmer for 25 minutes.
  5. Add shrimp and cook, covered, another 5-10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
  6. Gently stir the jambalaya. If desired, top with freshly grated parmesan cheese before serving.