This Endlessly Comforting Jambalaya Is the Ultimate One-Pot Meal

The big-batch, make-ahead dish lets you make a delicious meal for your guests without being tied to the stove.

This one-pot dish is packed with rich, deep flavors, and stars smoky andouille sausage and juicy chicken thighs. Joe Lingeman/TCA

By Nini Nguyen TheKitchn.com

As a New Orleans native, jambalaya is a comfort food for me, as it is for most Louisianans. I’ve grown up eating it at nearly every big event, from family gatherings to game days. The big-batch, make-ahead dish lets you make a delicious meal for your guests without being tied to the stove and missing out on the party, which is why it’s one of my go-to meals whenever I’m entertaining a group of friends.

Why You’ll Love It

It’s a New Orleans classic. The jambalaya I’m sharing here stars smoky andouille sausage and chicken—a favorite duo of mine.