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Jumbalia Recipe – Easy Creole One-Pot Dinner

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This jumbalia recipe is a Creole-style Southern one-pot dish made with chicken sausage, rice, tomatoes, vegetables, and bold spices for rich, comforting flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 12 oz chicken sausage, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup canned diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add chicken sausage and cook until lightly browned.
  3. Add onion, bell pepper, and celery; cook until softened.
  4. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add rice, paprika, thyme, cayenne, bay leaf, salt, and pepper; stir to coat the rice.
  6. Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes, stirring well.
  7. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20–25 minutes until rice is tender.
  8. Remove bay leaf, let rest for 5 minutes, then fluff and serve.

Notes

  • Chicken sausage adds smoky flavor without heaviness.
  • Use long-grain rice to avoid a mushy texture.
  • Adjust spice levels to taste.
  • Let the dish rest briefly before serving for best results.

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