Dutch Oven Jambalaya

large white dutch oven with jambalaya inside

Dutch Oven Jambalaya is the ultimate super-easy comfort meal. It will take even the most beginner cook under 30 minutes to make. I promise the time is well worth the investment for a spoonful of this one pot meat, veggie, and rice dinner everyone will love.

Course dinner

Cuisine Cajun

Keyword dutch oven jambalaya

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings cups

Calories 234kcal

Author Jessi Holden, MS, RDN

Ingredients

1 turkey kielbasa usually comes in 13-15 oz package
1 white onion
1 bell pepper I recommend orange or green for a color that will contrast the red tomatoes
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder Or mince 3 cloves
2 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes I recommend fire roasted
3 cups water mixed with 2 tsp garlic bouillion paste or pre-made broth
1 cup rice your choice (brown, white, etc)
1/2 cup fresh or powdered parmesan cheese

Instructions

Dice the onion, bell pepper, and garlic if using fresh.
Drizzle the oil in the cooking pot and saute your onion and bell pepper at medium heat. Sprinkle on the garlic powder (or add the garlic). Mix and continue to saute.
Add both cans of tomatoes and water/broth to the pot.
Bring to a boil and add the rice bring it back to a boil for just a moment. Stir to combine.
Reduce to a simmer, cover and allow to cook for 10-12 minutes on very low heat or remove from heat.
While the pot is simmering slice the kielbasa in 1/2 to 1 inch sections and shred the parmesan cheese.
Uncover and stir in the kielbasa and parmesan. Salt to taste.

Notes

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