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    Easy Smoked Sausage Jambalaya

    Published: Jun 20, 2017 · Modified: Apr 14, 2022 by Keri Hix

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    I have been making this Easy Smoked Sausage Jambalaya for years.  This recipe is simple, quick, and yummy! And because most of the ingredients can probably be found in your pantry, it makes a great dinner on a busy weeknight.

    You can use smoked sausage, kielbasa, or turkey sausage in this jambalaya. Whichever one you choose, this is an easy dinner idea recipe that the entire family will love.

    a cast iron skillet filled with jambalaya sitting on a rooster print apron

    This post was updated in December of 2021 with new photos. The recipe remains the same.

    The original recipe is from a magazine, and I have adjusted the ingredients a bit to fit my families taste. You can always spice it up or down to satisfy your family.


    Table of contents
    • Ingredients needed
    • How to make this easy dinner recipe
    • Other recipes you might like
    • Faq's and tips
    • Recipe

    Ingredients needed

    The ingredients that you will need are shown here. Most of these items may already be in your pantry so you might be able to prepare this meal with minimal shopping.

    labeled ingredients photo for sausage jambalaya.
    • Olive Oil
    • Smoked Sausage
    • Onion
    • Green Bell Pepper
    • Creole Seasoning
    • Salt
    • Pepper
    • Bay Leaf
    • Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilis
    • White Rice
    • Chicken Broth
    • Water (not shown)

    How to make this easy dinner recipe

    First, you will need to chop up an onion, green bell pepper, and smoked sausage.

    If you like, you can also use Polska Kielbasa or turkey sausage instead of the smoked sausage. I usually use Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage for this recipe for jambalaya.

    a cast iron skillet on a burner filled with onion, bell pepper, and sausage.

    Add the olive oil to a pan over medium heat and add the onion, bell pepper, and sausage. Stir well and cook until the onion and bell pepper start to soften for about 5 minutes.

    seasoning added to sausage, onion, and bell pepper cooking in a cast iron skillet

    Next add the Creole Seasoning, bay leaf, and salt & pepper. Cook while stirring for about another minute to release all the flavors in the spices.

    A cast iron skillet with jambalaya ingredients ready to cover to cook the rice.

    Next, you will need to add the water, chicken broth, tomatoes with chilis, and then the rice. Bring the smoked sausage jambalaya to a boil. Cover and cook the jambalaya until the rice is done.

    just cooked sausage and rice in a cast iron skillet.

    Before you know it, dinner is ready and it is time to eat!

    a cast iron skillet filled with jambalaya sitting on a rooster print apron

    This quick Easy Smoked Sausage Jambalaya is a surprisingly simple and delicious recipe to keep in your busy, weeknight dinner rotation. Of course, be prepared for your family to request this meal again and again.

    a cast iron skillet filled with jambalaya sitting on a rooster print apron

    To mix things up a bit, you can always add shrimp instead of the sausage or add both! Additionally, chicken would be good, too!


    Other recipes you might like

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    Faq's and tips

    What kind of sausage should I use?

    Personally, I usually buy the Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage. I have used Smoked Sausage, Polska Kielbasa, and Turkey Smoked Sausage. All work very well in this recipe.

    Do I have to use sausage in jambalaya?

    This recipe is based on using smoked sausage, but if you prefer, leave out the sausage and used vegetable stock instead of chicken stock.

    Try Chicken
    Or, try some cubed-up chicken breast. Make sure the chicken is cooked with the onion and bell pepper before proceeding with the recipe.

    Try Shrimp
    Just add the shrimp towards the end. I would add it while the rice is cooking during the last 5 to 10 minutes of cooking depending on the size of the shrimp you use. Or, you can cook the shrimp separately and add it once the rice is done.

    What type of rice is best?

    I commonly use both long-grain rice and Jasmine rice. Just remember, check the directions on whatever kind of rice you use and note that you might need to adjust the cooking time accordingly.


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    Recipe

    a cast iron skillet filled with jambalaya sitting on a rooster print apron

    Easy Smoked Sausage Jambalaya

    Easy Smoked Sausage Jambalaya is a family favorite! Since you can probably find most of the ingredients in your pantry, makes a great dinner on a busy night.
    4.21 from 34 votes
    Print Rate
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 6 Servings
    Calories: 437kcal
    Author: Keri Hix

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
    • 14 ounces Smoke Sausage cut into bite size pieces
    • 1 Onion chopped, about 1 cup total
    • 1 Green Bell Pepper chopped, about 1 cup total
    • 1 teaspoon Creole Seasoning
    • 1 Bay Leaf or ½ tsp. Oregano
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
    • 14 ½ ounce Diced Tomatoes with Green Chiles can
    • 14 ½ ounce Chicken Broth can
    • 1 cup Water
    • 1 ½ cups Long-Grain Rice

    Instructions

    • Heat a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat.
    • Add the olive oil, onion, green pepper, and smoked sausage to the heated skillet.  Cook for about 5 minutes until the onion and pepper start to soften.
    • Stir in the Creole seasoning, salt & pepper, and bay leaf. Cook and blend in the spices for about 1 minute.
    • Next, add the diced tomatoes, water, chicken broth, and rice. Stir to combine the ingredients together and bring the mixture to a boil.
    • Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked.
    • Remove the bay leaf and dinner is ready!

    Notes

     
    You can also use Kielbasa or Turkey Smoked Sausage with this recipe. 
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 437kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 1018mg | Potassium: 431mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 295IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Michelle Dexter-Zambrano

      April 13, 2022 at 2:59 pm

      So perfect, simple and really tasty!
      I added celery and garlic to my vegetables because the Cajuns use it too. But perfect instructions because I usually make terrible rice and I rocked this! Thank you

      Reply
      • Cook This Again Mom

        April 13, 2022 at 4:05 pm

        Thank you! I bet the addition of garlic and celery was delicious!

        Reply
    2. Margaret Nelson

      December 05, 2021 at 2:54 pm

      I use Hilkshire Farm Cajun Andouille sausage. It is delicious.

      Reply
    3. Michelle

      January 26, 2021 at 5:28 pm

      Made this on the stove and cooked my brown rice in my instant pot so it was almost done when I started cooking this in the skillet. Family loved it! Thanks!

      Reply
    4. Abigail Curtis

      October 27, 2020 at 8:28 am

      Can you use regular white rice instead of long grain?

      Reply
      • Cook This Again Mom

        October 29, 2020 at 9:05 pm

        Hi,

        I have not tried anything other than long grain rice. If you try short or medium grain rice just be aware that you will have a different texture to the Jambalaya, probably more sticky. If you give it a try, please let us know how it works out! I will update my post if I have a chance to give it a try and include the information in the recipe.

        Reply
    5. Ruby Bennett

      September 12, 2020 at 10:58 pm

      Can shrimp be added to this as well

      Reply
      • Cook This Again, Mom!

        September 13, 2020 at 2:03 pm

        Absolutely! Just add the shrimp towards the end. I would add it while the rice is cooking during the last 5 to 10 minutes of cooking depending on the size shrimp you use. Or, you can cook the shrimp separately and add it once the rice is done.

        Reply
    6. Bonnie McCabe

      August 29, 2020 at 5:10 pm

      5 stars
      Simple, easy and so delicious! Thank you! I will be making this often.

      Reply
      • Cook This Again, Mom!

        August 30, 2020 at 6:11 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    7. Marie

      August 24, 2020 at 2:42 pm

      This has been a winner in our family! My teens are able to make this recipe and leftovers are great reheated for lunches. Because we watch our sodium intake, we use a low sodium broth, skip the added salt and use a homemade sodium free creole blend. It is delicious!

      Reply
      • Cook This Again, Mom!

        August 24, 2020 at 7:23 pm

        I love this! Thank you for sharing and I am so glad you like the recipe.

        Reply
    8. Lacey

      June 30, 2020 at 2:02 pm

      5 stars
      Pretty good, easy meal to make after a long days work. I added double the amount of creole seasoning to fit our liking.

      Reply
    9. Deb Kobler

      June 18, 2020 at 3:02 pm

      4 stars
      Love this recipe! I did Chan’s it just a bit... I cooked the sausage first to get it a bit crispy, removed it from the pan. I removed some of the oil then cooked the peppers and onions once after 5 minutes I added the rice to toast it a little bit, then the seasoning & the rest of the ingredients. Super delicious!

      Reply
      • Cook This Again, Mom!

        June 18, 2020 at 6:16 pm

        I love the sausage when it is crispy! I'm so glad you like the recipe.

        Reply
    10. Walidah Campbell

      May 21, 2020 at 6:37 pm

      It turned out amazing. Definitely a new staple in my cooking. No more boxed Jambalaya ever again. Thank you.

      Reply
      • Cook This Again, Mom!

        May 21, 2020 at 6:52 pm

        Yay! I am so glad you liked the recipe. Thank you!

        Reply
    11. Melonni

      April 20, 2020 at 8:55 am

      5 stars
      This recipe is absolutely delicious and so easy my 14 year old loves cooking it. Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
    12. Lafaye

      November 05, 2019 at 6:48 am

      Sounds delish! Could brown rice also be used?

      Reply
      • cookthisagainmom

        November 08, 2019 at 4:55 pm

        I have not tried it. Let me know if you do and how it works out! You may have to adjust the amount of liquid.

        Reply
    13. Lisa

      March 13, 2019 at 1:20 pm

      5 stars
      I found your recipe about a year ago and it quickly became a family favorite. During the week I fix supper for my kids & their families and this is so delicious. (It also doubles easily.) I make my own Creole seasoning so there isn't too much heat for the little ones since the adults can add hot sauce. I remember how hard it was to be a working mom with no help & I am so grateful to be able to help my kids out now. Thanks for posting such a family-friendly recipe.

      Reply
    14. Teri Bennett

      February 22, 2019 at 3:49 pm

      5 stars
      Excellent. I made my own creole seasoning too!

      Reply
      • cookthisagainmom

        February 22, 2019 at 4:40 pm

        Wonderful! I am so glad you liked the recipe. I bet the homemade seasoning was amazing! 🙂

        Reply

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