The Best Jambalaya Recipes

Jambalaya – a hodgepodge

Rachel uses a variety of flavors in her recipe. Chopped vegetables, herbs, and aromatic spice blends combine to create a wonderful dish with chicken and shrimp.

Recipe: Jambalaya - a hodgepodge

Jambalaya

A classic take on a traditional New Orleans dish, this jambalaya features hearty sausage and seafood.

Recipe: Jambalaya in a slow cooker

Jambalaya with shrimp and ham

Add bold flavor with salty ham, shrimp, and hot pepper sauce.

Recipe: Jambalaya with ham and shrimp

Vegetarian jambalaya

An assortment of delicious vegetables adds a colorful touch to this vegetarian jambalaya-style dish. Tip: Fluff the rice with a fork before serving for a pleasant texture and presentation.

Recipe: Vegetarian Jambalaya

Jambalaya with shrimp

Nothing should go to waste in the kitchen! Take this recipe for example: shrimp shells can be used to flavor broth.

Recipe: Jambalaya with rice and shrimp

Jambalaya with chicken and sausage

Chunks of chicken and slices of andouille sausage combine beautifully in a warm, savory dish of rice and chopped vegetables.

Recipe: Jambalaya with chicken and sausage

Grilled Jambalaya in Foil

Straight from the grill, in a foil packet! This recipe makes jambalaya a breeze.

Recipe: Grilled Jambalaya in Wraps

Jambalaya with ham

The ham and beans are simmered for a long time, acquiring a sweet, smoky flavor—perfect for a juicy jambalaya.

Recipe: One-pot rice with ham and beans

Tennessee-Style Jambalaya

Everything is better with bacon, including jambalaya! Fry a few slices and top a flavorful wild rice dish with them for a smoky flavor.

Recipe: Jambalaya with Bacon and Beans

Jambalaya soup

This dish contains all the ingredients typically used in jambalaya, but it's served as a thick, rich soup. Don't worry: the flavor is just as vibrant!

Recipe: Rice soup with fried sausages