Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya
The classic one pot of chicken, smoked sausage and rice, all cooked together in a spicy tomato sauce.
- Time55 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.89 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a large lidded pan. Brown the chicken and sausage for 8 minutes. Lift out.
8 min - 2
Cook the onion, pepper and celery in the same pan for 6 minutes. Add the garlic and spices for 1 minute.
6 min - 3
Stir in the rice, then add the tomatoes and water. Return the meat to the pan.
- 4
Bring to the boil, cover and cook on the lowest heat for 25 minutes without lifting the lid.
25 min - 5
Turn off the heat and rest, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- 6
Scatter over the spring onions to serve.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.