One-Pot Creole Jambalaya with Chicken & Turkey Sausage: A Healthier Take on a Southern Classic

This bold, flavor-packed one-pot jambalaya swaps in turkey sausage and lean chicken for a lighter yet authentic Creole dish

Natalie C. Frank, Ph.D August 6, 2025

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Creole Jambalaya is a beloved Louisiana dish. It is a flavorful blend of rice, meat, vegetables, and seasoning that represents the intersection of French, Spanish, and West African culinary traditions. Traditionally loaded with pork sausage and sometimes seafood, this version offers a lighter but still satisfying meal by using lean chicken thighs and turkey sausage. The result is guilt-free one-pot meal perfect for any time that filled with Creole inspired flavor.

Whether you’re feeding a family or cooking for the week ahead, this dish will bring the heart of the Louisiana bayou right into your kitchen with no second pot needed.

Servings & Prep Time

• Servings: 6

• Prep Time: 15 minutes

• Cook Time: 40 minutes

• Total Time: 55 minutes

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