11 Comforting Dutch Oven Recipes You Need to Try This Fall

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Spicy Jambalaya

Spicy jambalaya is a vibrant Southern classic and the perfect hearty, one-pot meal that brings the taste of New Orleans to your table. This dish brings a bold and zesty kick to your meal, with layers of flavor from the Cajun spices, juicy shrimp, and savory sausage making it anything but boring! 

Ingredients:

• 1 lb chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1/2 lb Andouille sausage, sliced
• 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 bell pepper (red or green), diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a 6-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned, about 5 min. Remove the sausage and set aside.
2. In the same Dutch oven, add the chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside with the sausage.
3. Add diced onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the pot, and cook for 5-7 min. until softened.
4. Stir in Cajun seasoning, thyme, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute to release the spices' flavors.
5. Add the diced tomatoes, rice, and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Return the sausage and chicken to the Dutch oven, and bring to a simmer.
6. Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for 20-25 min. or until the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid.
7. Stir in the shrimp, and cook for an additional 5 min. or until the shrimp are cooked through and pink.
8. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.