Description
A delicious and hearty jambalaya packed with protein from chicken, shrimp, and sausage, combined with vibrant veggies and spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup brown rice
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8 oz Andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Chop bell peppers and onion, mince garlic, and cut chicken into pieces.
- Sauté the Chicken and Sausage: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook chicken and sausage until browned.
- Add Veggies: Stir in onion and bell peppers, sauté until soft, then add garlic.
- Incorporate the Rice: Add brown rice and stir to coat with the flavors.
- Stir in the Rest: Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and Cajun seasoning and bring to a boil.
- Cook It Up: Reduce heat to simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is fluffy.
- Shrimp, Join the Party: Add shrimp in the last few minutes of cooking until pink.
- Final Touch: Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
For best results, use quality Andouille sausage and adjust the Cajun seasoning for spice preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg