🧈🍚🔥 Stick of Butter Jambalaya (Baked Jambalaya)

🧈🍚🔥 Stick of Butter Jambalaya (Baked Jambalaya)

🧈🍚🔥 Stick of Butter Jambalaya (Baked Jambalaya)

A buttery, oven-baked twist on classic jambalaya with chicken, sausage, and bold Cajun flavor.

This Stick of Butter Jambalaya takes everything you love about traditional jambalaya and makes it even easier by baking it all in one dish. Chicken and smoked sausage cook together with seasoned rice, beef consommé, diced tomatoes, and — of course — a whole stick of butter.

It’s rich, flavorful, and perfect for feeding a family with minimal effort.

⏱ Recipe Snapshot

Prep Time: 10–15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: ~1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6–8

🛒 Ingredients

Protein

  • 1–2 lbs chicken (cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • 1 lb smoked sausage, chopped

Rice Base

  • 2 cups uncooked rice
  • 2 cans beef consommé
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 stick butter, sliced

Vegetables & Flavor

  • ½–1 cup green onions, chopped
  • Fresh parsley, chopped
  • Cajun seasoning (to taste)

Optional (Recommended)

  • ½ cup onion, finely chopped
  • ½ cup bell pepper, finely chopped
  • ½ cup celery, finely chopped

👩🏽🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat Oven

Preheat oven to 400°F.

2️⃣ Season the Meat

Season chicken and sausage generously with Cajun seasoning.

3️⃣ Build the Dish

In a large baking dish combine:

  • Uncooked rice
  • Beef consommé
  • Diced tomatoes
  • Optional chopped onion, bell pepper, and celery

Stir lightly to combine.

Add seasoned chicken and sausage evenly on top.

Place slices of butter across the top.

4️⃣ Bake

Cover tightly with foil and bake for 1 hour, or until:

  • Rice is tender
  • Liquid is absorbed
  • Chicken is fully cooked

5️⃣ Finish

Remove from oven and gently fluff the rice.

Stir in:

  • Green onions
  • Fresh parsley

6️⃣ Serve

Serve hot and enjoy!

🍽 Serving Suggestions

This baked jambalaya pairs well with:

  • Garlic bread
  • Side salad
  • Fried fish
  • Cornbread

🔥 Flavor Tip

Finely chopping the holy trinity (onion, bell pepper, celery) helps it melt into the rice and adds authentic jambalaya flavor.

💛 Why You'll Love This Recipe

✔ One-pan baked meal
✔ Bold Cajun flavor
✔ Easy to prepare
✔ Perfect for family dinners