One Pot Chicken, Sausage & Shrimp Jambalaya

hi foodies welcome back today we're making original jambalaya for episode 6 of our sunday rice series we'll start by making a simple seasoning mix so in a bowl combine cayenne pepper garlic powder onion powder salt black pepper chicken bouillon powder and paprika give everything a good mix use some of the seasoning to season the chicken thighs i'm using boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces mix well then set aside next season the shrimp with a little of the same seasoning mix the shrimp has already been washed and deveined now heat up a wide pot then add the sliced smoked sausage you usually don't need any oil especially if you're using a non-stick pot because the sausage will release some of its own fat cook for about three to four minutes until nicely browned next add the seasoned chicken to the pot then cook on high heat for about four to five minutes spread the chicken out into a single layer so it browns well let it sit for a minute or two before stirring then continue stirring until it's nicely browned on all sides once the chicken is nicely browned transfer it to the same bowl as the sausage then set aside if the pot looks a little dry add a small drizzle of oil next add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer and cook over high heat for about one to two minutes per side once the shrimp are pink and golden around the edges take them out so they don't overcook now it's time for the veggies here i have some chopped onions diced green and red bell peppers and diced celery add the veggies to the pot then add the minced garlic stir fry for about one to two minutes until the vegetables start to soften then add the tomato paste keep stirring so it doesn't burn add some of the spice mix from earlier fry for a couple more minutes to get rid of that raw tomato taste now it's time to add the rice i'm using long grain white rice for this recipe and i've already washed it several times until the water ran clear after adding the rice give everything a good mix so it's well coated in the tomato mixture let the rice toast in a hot pan for about a minute before pouring in the water and chicken broth add some more of the seasoning mix dried thyme and a little extra salt give everything a good stir before returning the chicken and sausage back to the pot add some worcestershire sauce if you have on hand it's optional but it adds a rich flavor to the dish cover and cook on low heat for about 30 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked when it's done return the shrimp back to the pot give everything a good mix the rice may seem a bit sticky at this stage but that's completely normal as it cools down and rest for a few minutes the grains will finish off with some chopped spring onions for a pop of freshness and color and your jambalaya is ready to serve if you enjoyed this recipe don't forget to give this video a thumbs up subscribe if you haven't done so already and let me know in the comments if you'll be giving this recipe a try thank you for watching and i'll see you in the next video