This super easy one pot jambalaya is sure to be a hit with your whole family! This one pot meal is super versatile and kid friendly and won’t leave you with a sink full of dishes.
When I first started dating my husband, my tastes were pretty sheltered. My husband has since introduced me to a variety of different foods and I would consider us a “foodie” couple.
Heck, we’ve driven 27 hours just for barbecue in Austin and often drive up to two hours one way for food.
Kid Friendly Jambalaya
Now that we have kiddos, we’re always on the look out for recipes that are both kid friendly and exposes our kids to new cuisines.
But sometimes, you just want a simple, easy meal. This dish is one of the many that Alex has made and taught me that broadened my food horizons.
This one pot jambalaya can be made as spicy as you’d like, which makes it super family friendly. I usually make it pretty If you’re looking for an easy one pot meal that is sure to please your whole family, you need to check out this kid friendly recipe.
Easy, One-Pot, Kid Friendly Jambalaya
You don’t want to miss this kid friendly jambalaya that can be made as hot or mild as you wish. introduce your kids to different cuisines and avoid picky eaters!
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Easy, One-Pot, Kid Friendly Jambalaya
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 12 oz package andouille sausage sliced
- 1 32 oz can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken stock or water
- 1 onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 green pepper diced
- 1.5 cups rice
- 3 TBS fat of choice
- 1 tsp – 1 TBS+ Cajun seasoning optional
- Salt and pepper to taste.
Instructions
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Cook the onion and pepper in the oil over medium heat until softened, and then add in the garlic until fragrant.
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Add in the sausage and cook for a few minutes to begin rendering.
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Add chicken thighs and cook a few more minutes.
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Add in the can of tomatoes and the liquid of choice, as well as the Cajun season, salt and pepper.
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Stir and bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer at least 20 minutes until the chicken is tender.
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Stir in the rice, cover and cook on low for 20-30 minutes until cooked through. Enjoy!
So tell me – what are you looking for in a weeknight meal? Do you like spicy food? Let me know in the comments!
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Susie @ SuzLyfe says
I love jambalaya and Cajun and Creole spices (wish my stomach would cooperate for them, though!). This would make it easy for me to figure out what to sub out to make it work for me!
Julie @ Running in a Skirt says
The Hubs and I have been known to travel to eat :-)) Or plan trips around restaurants. This looks good– I LOVE spicy food.
Desirae says
This looks so good. I really wish I had a bowl of it right now. I am going to make this one night soon!
Healing Mama says
Your recipes really make my mouth water. I am going to try this. I pinned it!
alexandra @ my urban family says
Yum! My husband and I also have went way out of our way for a good meal 🙂 It’s so fun exploring and trying new dishes at the same time!
Sophia says
Oh yes. I love jambalaya. I would make it super spicy.
Amanda says
This looks amazing! I love spicy foods–we eat them probably 3-4 times per week. We are making spaghetti squash for dinner tonight! Thank you for sharing.
Kate says
Yum!! I love this and haven’t had it in ages! I’m totally putting this on my summer cooking bucket list!
Kristy @ Southern In Law says
This looks sooooo good! Jesse LOVES jambalaya but the way we make it is so different as apparently it’s a regional thing. Where Jesse’s family is from, jambalaya is super simple and doesn’t use any tomatoes or veggies; it’s just rice, chicken, sausage, onion and we add tony’s and chicken broth for extra flavour but Jesse’s family don’t even do that!
Heather @ Polyglot Jot says
This is a good idea–I havent had anything like this in a long while! I love spicy & flavorful for dinners.
Ellen @ My Uncommon Everyday says
I definitely like spicy food, but I don’t like heat without flavor. This looks delicious and super easy, Morgan! Jambalaya is how I learned I don’t, in fact, hate all sausage. Andouille is a fave 😀
P.S. I love your love for garlic. I’ll never understand how one clove is supposed to flavor an entire recipe!
Jennifer | The Deliberate Mom says
My hubby loves jambalaya! I’ll have to try your recipe!
Thanks for sharing (and for linking up to the #SHINEbloghop).
Wishing you a lovely day!
xoxo
Candace says
Love simple recipes – my kids are huge fans of anything with rice so this one might work for my toddler and one year old. Thanks for sharing on #WonderfulWednesday blog hop.
Rhonda Gales says
I love all things spicy. This Jambalaya would be great in the winter and on those days when you’re house cleaning or errand list is long. I’m Pinning. Please share your recipes on my Sunday’s Best Linkup.
Erin Vincent says
This looks so scrumptious! I’m already planning on making it this week. Thanks for the recipe!
Nikki Frank-Hamilton says
This looks so good! I really enjoy it, but Bruce doesn’t like tomatoes in his rice? Really! But I make mine without and we still love it. I like heat too, but heat with flavor, so this looks perfect. And simple. Gotta have simple one pot recipes for those nights when I’m done in from the rest of the day!
Chloe Crabtree says
Sounds delicious! This is one I am sure my hubby, and most of my family would love! Thanks for sharing at Celebrate Your Story! Always glad to have you at the party, Morgan!
Sandra Garth says
It’s been ages since I’ve cooked or had Jambalaya and this looks delicious!!