Chicken & Chorizo Jambalaya – So Good, You’ll Forget It’s a Weeknight Meal

This healthy Cajun-inspired rice pot recipe earns the top spot with a 4.8 out of 5 star rating. Bursting with spicy Spanish sausage, sweet peppers, and tomatoes, it’s a flavorful one-pot wonder that’s as nutritious as it is delicious.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 chicken breasts, diced
• 100g chorizo, sliced
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 red peppers, deseeded and chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 250g long grain rice
• 400g can chopped tomatoes
• 550ml chicken stock
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan with a lid or a Dutch oven.
2. Add the diced chicken and sliced chorizo, cooking over high heat for 3-4 minutes until the chicken begins to brown.
3. Add the onion and red peppers, cooking for another 5 minutes until softened.
4. Stir in the garlic and Cajun seasoning, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Add the rice and stir to coat in the oil and spices.
6. Pour in the chopped tomatoes and chicken stock, then bring to a boil.
7. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover with a lid, and cook for 20-25 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
8. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.