Description
This keto jambalaya is a flavorful, low-carb, high-protein dish packed with spicy Cajun flavors. Made with chicken, shrimp, and sausage, it’s a delicious one-pot meal that’s both gluten-free and perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 6 oz andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, diced
- 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cups cauliflower rice
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp butter
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Cook the Sausage & Chicken:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add andouille sausage and cook until browned (about 3 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add chicken and cook until browned (5-6 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables:
- Add celery, bell peppers, onion, and garlic to the pan.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Simmer the Jambalaya:
- Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, thyme, salt, black pepper, cayenne, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the Shrimp & Cauliflower Rice:
- Stir in shrimp, cauliflower rice, and butter.
- Cover and cook for 5 minutes until shrimp is pink and cooked through.
- Finish & Serve:
- Return sausage and chicken to the pan, stirring well.
- Squeeze in lemon juice and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 195mg