Easy and tasty, this one-pot chicken mushroom rice casserole is both comfort food and special occasion dish. Chicken wings were used here but feel free to substitute other cuts.
A one-pot savory rice dish that falls within the definition of pilaf / pilau (rice cooked in broth), jambalaya derives its flavors from Cajun seasoning, Andouille sausages and the holy trinity of onion, celery and bell pepper. Unlike its Creole counterpart, Cajun jambalaya contains no tomatoes. The meats are seared and the browned bits that stick to the pan give the dish its distinctive color.
Two things make this recipe stand out. First, the crust that stays crispy after the chicken meat has cooled and, second, the dipping sauce that’s surprisingly so easy to make.
The key to keeping lean chicken breast meat moist is avoid overcooking. It also helps if you coat the chicken pieces in batter. Both techniques are employed in this recipe.