Baked Jambalaya Foil Packets are an easy, delicious dinner made with seasoned rice, sausage, and shrimp that cooks together in foil in the oven for a simple meal!A 45-Minute MealI struggle spelling Jambalaya every dang time! I have to slowly sound it out as I write it, anyone else? Ha! Despite my difficulty in spelling it, I have perfected this Baked Jambalaya Foil Packets recipe. It has amazing flavor and its an all-in-one meal! Plus, easy clean up! Foil meals are a great way to meal prep without a lot of mess!Frequently Asked Questions:Can I make these foil packets on the grill instead? Yep! Prepare the foil packets the same way as directed, then place them on a preheated grill over indirect heat. Close the lid and cook for about 25-30 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and the rice is tender. Try to keep the grill temperature around 375-400F for best results. Carefully open the packets away from your face to avoid hot steam when checking for doneness. What type of foil is best to use? Use heavy-duty foil for this recipe; it will prevent tearing and leaking during cooking. If youre concerned, you can always double wrap them and make sure they are on a baking sheet. I hate instant rice, can I use regular rice or brown rice? No. Sorry, I know a bunch of people are going to ask so I will address it here. I tried yall and just couldnt get everything to cook at the same time without the shrimp overcooking and the veggies becoming mush. Then it became a much more complicated and time consuming recipe than I wanted. I wanted something you could just pop all into the foil wrap and let it cook. It has to be instant rice for this recipe. If you dont like Instant Rice or refuse to use it, this recipe is not for you. A traditional Jambalaya recipe might be best for you. I dont like shrimp, what else can I use? Just leave it out. I would suggest something like chicken but it may end up releasing too many juices and not cook evenly along with everything else. So just leave out the shrimp if you dont like it. What to serve with Jambalaya Foil Packets? Some of my favorite ideas to serve with these packets are: collard greens, coleslaw, potato salad, or steamed green beans, crusty bread, cornbread, or garlic bread, fried okra, roasted zucchini, or a simple mixed greens salad. How do I store leftovers? Store leftover jambalaya in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 daysGently reheat in the oven, stovetop, or microwave until heated throughIf reheating in foil in the oven, add a splash of broth to keep the rice moist. Ingredients Needed: (See Recipe Card Below For The Full Recipe)kielbasa smoked sausage or andouille sausage Andouille sausage is traditional for jambalaya but I get a lot of comments on my traditional Jambalaya recipe that some of yall are unable to find it in your smaller towns so you can use any smoked sausage (it needs to be smoked though). yellow onion if you dont like onion, just leave it out or substitute with a sweet onion if you prefer those or even a diced shallot!green bell peppers dont like bell peppers? Just leave them out. Just keep in mind, these are traditional jambalaya flavors so the more you change this recipe and remove things, the less authentic flavor you are getting. celeryfire-roasted diced tomatoes If you cant find the fire roasted tomatoes, use regular diced tomatoes, or you can grab a can of Rotel. Just make sure to drain them well.garlic Please use fresh garlic here if at all possible. I know the jarred stuff is convenient but you just dont get the same flavor as fresh garlic. Instant rice I used Minute rice, but any INSTANT rice will work. It has to be instant rice for this foil packet recipe to work. Instant rice is key for this recipe. I know a bunch of folks will ask about regular rice and I tried it and could never get it all to cook at the same time. So if you dont like instant rice, this recipe is not for you. This also will not work with brown rice.chicken broth you can use low or no sodium if preferred to help control the sodium. If you have Homemade Chicken Broth, thats another yummy option. cajun or creole seasoning Something like Slap Ya Mamma or Tony Chacheres is best. I dont find either of them spicy at all. Some of the seasonings do have cayenne pepper in them so make sure you check the ingredients. If you are completely averse to seasoning like this, I would suggest you not make this recipe. Jambalaya is meant to have plenty of seasoning and a touch of spice. large shrimp you want to prep them so theyre raw, peeled, and deveined. See my Frequently Asked Questions above for more details on the shrimp.unsalted butter You can use salted butter, but Id cut back on the salt added.How To Make Baked Jambalaya Foil PacketsPreheat oven to 400F degrees F. Cut 4 sheets of heavy-duty foil about 9 inches wide by 13 inches long. Spray each sheet with nonstick cooking spray.Add sausage, onions, bell peppers, celery, diced tomatoes, garlic, instant rice, broth, olive oil, Cajun seasoning, and salt to a large mixing bowl. Toss to combine.Divide mixture evenly into the center of each sheet of foil.Evenly top each packet with shrimp (about 6-7 per packet) and 1 Tablespoon of butter. Seal each packet by bringing two opposite sides of foil in towards the middle. Gently fold down over the ingredients, leaving space for steam. Then roll up the ends to seal them closed.Place foil packets on a large sheet pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until shrimp is pink and rice is cooked through.Carefully open and release the steam from each packet. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if desired. Enjoy! Be extra careful opening the foil packets when done to prevent steam burnsCraving More Recipes?Cheddar Bacon Potato PacketsCreamy Garlic Potato PacketsHamburger Hobo PacketsSteak and Potato PacketsCampfire Apple Pie PacketsGrilled BBQ Pork Potato PacketsCheesy Chicken Potato Foil PacksHot Dog Potato Packets PrintBaked Jambalaya Foil PacketsAll your favorite flavors of jambalaya but made in a simple foil packet in the oven. Course Dinner, Main CourseCuisine AmericanPrep Time 15 minutes minutesCook Time 30 minutes minutesTotal Time 45 minutes minutesServings 4Calories 676kcalAuthor Brandie SkibinskiIngredients14 ounce package kielbasa smoked sausage or andouille sausage, sliced into -inch thick coins1 medium yellow onion, chopped2 green bell peppers, chopped2 ribs celery, sliced (I discard the tops and the white parts)15 ounces fire-roasted diced tomatoes, drained well3 cloves garlic, minced or very thinly sliced1 cup Instant rice (like Minute rice)1 cup chicken broth (can use low or no sodium if you need to control salt) 2 Tablespoons olive oil2 teaspoons cajun or creole seasoning (plus more to taste) teaspoon salt pound large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined4 Tablespoons unsalted butter, sliced2 Tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)InstructionsPreheat oven to 400F degrees F. Cut 4 sheets of heavy-duty foil about 9 inches wide by 13 inches long. Spray each sheet with nonstick cooking spray.Add 14 ounce package kielbasa smoked sausage or andouille sausage, sliced into -inch thick coins, 1 medium yellow onion, chopped, 2 green bell peppers, chopped, 2 ribs celery, sliced, 15 ounces fire-roasted diced tomatoes, drained well, 3 cloves garlic, minced or very thinly sliced, 1 cup Instant rice, 1 cup chicken broth, 2 Tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons cajun or creole seasoning, and teaspoon salt to a large mixing bowl. Toss to combine. Divide mixture evenly into the center of each sheet of foil. If any liquid is in the bottom of the bowl, pour some of the liquid into each of the packets. Evenly top each packet with the large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 6-7 per packet) and 1 Tablespoon of butter per packet. Seal each packet by bringing two opposite sides of foil in towards the middle. Gently fold down over the ingredients, leaving space for steam. Then roll up the ends to seal them closed. Place foil packets on a large sheet pan and bake on the middle rack for about 25-30 minutes, or until shrimp is pink and rice is cooked through.Carefully open and release the steam from each packet (the steam will come out fast so please do this turning the packet away from your face and make sure you are wearing oven mitts).Garnish with 2 Tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley, if desired. Enjoy! NotesPlease refer to my FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.NutritionCalories: 676kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 48g | Sodium: 1489mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g