California Pizza Kitchen Jambalaya Recipe

California Pizza Kitchen Jambalaya Recipe

Want to make a restaurant-style meal at home? This California Pizza Kitchen Jambalaya Recipe is full of flavor and very easy to cook.

It has shrimp, sausage, chicken, and lots of spices. You will love how tasty it is. It’s great for dinner with family or friends.

This recipe is inspired by the popular jambalaya dish at California Pizza Kitchen. It mixes bold spices with fresh ingredients.

You get the taste of the South with a fun twist. If you follow the steps, you’ll have a yummy meal in no time.

Try this California Pizza Kitchen Jambalaya Recipe today! I first had it at a dinner date. The shrimp was soft, the sausage spicy.

I loved the flavor right away. After that, I wanted to cook it myself. It took a few tries to get it right. Now, my family asks for it every week.

That’s how this recipe became my favorite.

California Pizza Kitchen Jambalaya

Tools You Need:

  • Big frying pan
  • Spoon for stirring
  • Bowl for mixing
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Tongs for turning meat
  • Plate for serving

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 pound shrimp, no shell
  • 1/2 pound sausage, sliced
  • 1 chicken breast, cut in pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Chopped parsley for topping

How to Make It (Step-by-Step):

  1. Heat oil in a large pan
  2. Add sausage and cook until brown
  3. Take sausage out and set aside
  4. Cook chicken in the same pan
  5. Cook until golden, then remove
  6. Add onions, garlic, and peppers
  7. Cook until soft and smells good
  8. Add spices and mix well
  9. Add tomatoes and chicken broth
  10. Add Worcestershire sauce and stir
  11. Let it boil a little bit
  12. Add cooked rice into the pan
  13. Add sausage and chicken back in
  14. Stir everything to mix well
  15. Put shrimp on top and cook
  16. Cook until shrimp turns pink
  17. Sprinkle parsley and serve hot

Tips for Better Results:

  1. Fresh shrimp tastes better than frozen
  2. Worcestershire sauce gives deep flavor
  3. Let rice sit in sauce for flavor
  4. You can make it more or less spicy
  5. Don’t cook shrimp too long—they get tough

What to Eat With California Pizza Kitchen Jambalaya Recipe?

Garlic Bread – Great for dipping in the spicy sauce. Soft and crispy.
Green Salad – Light and fresh. Helps balance the heavy meal.
Roasted Veggies – Tasty and healthy. Goes well with the spicy food.

Conclusion

This California Pizza Kitchen Jambalaya Recipe is easy and fun to make. It’s full of flavor and perfect for any night. With a few simple steps, you’ll make a meal everyone will enjoy. Try this recipe today and taste the magic at home!

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California Pizza Kitchen Jambalaya Recipe

California Pizza Kitchen Jambalaya Recipe

Want to make a restaurant-style meal at home? This California Pizza Kitchen Jambalaya Recipe is full of flavor and very easy to cook.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 480 kcal

Equipment

  • Big frying pan
  • Spoon for stirring
  • Bowl for mixing
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Tongs for turning meat
  • Plate for serving

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 pound shrimp no shell
  • 1/2 pound sausage sliced
  • 1 chicken breast cut in pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves chopped
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Chopped parsley for topping

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a large pan
  • Add sausage and cook until brown
  • Take sausage out and set aside
  • Cook chicken in the same pan
  • Cook until golden, then remove
  • Add onions, garlic, and peppers
  • Cook until soft and smells good
  • Add spices and mix well
  • Add tomatoes and chicken broth
  • Add Worcestershire sauce and stir
  • Let it boil a little bit
  • Add cooked rice into the pan
  • Add sausage and chicken back in
  • Stir everything to mix well
  • Put shrimp on top and cook
  • Cook until shrimp turns pink
  • Sprinkle parsley and serve hot

Notes

  1. Fresh shrimp tastes better than frozen
  2. Worcestershire sauce gives deep flavor
  3. Let rice sit in sauce for flavor
  4. You can make it more or less spicy
  5. Don’t cook shrimp too long—they get tough
Keyword California Pizza Kitchen Jambalaya Recipe

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