Although this recipe only takes about 45 minutes start to finish, there are things you can do to make the recipe faster on weeknights.
On the weekend (or on Monday…whenever you are meal planning), dice the vegetables and prepare the meat. Put it in storage containers so that when you are ready to make this meal, you can literally dump the ingredients in the skillet. This will help with mess on weeknights!
How to Make One Pot Jambalaya
You’ll need a large skillet to make this recipe. It serves about 8 and uses rice and three meats so make sure it is at least a 12″ skillet with deep sides. In fact, we love using electric skillets for easy weeknight meals.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, cajun seasoning, basil, thyme, bay leaf and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Stir in the chicken stock and white rice. Bring the pan to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 25 – 30 minutes, until the rice is cooked and almost all of the liquid is absorbed. If the mixture becomes too dry, add an extra splash of chicken stock. Stir occasionally.
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