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High Protein Jambalaya


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  • Author: melissa
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: High Protein

Description

A delicious and hearty jambalaya packed with protein from chicken, shrimp, and sausage, combined with vibrant veggies and spices.


Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. Prep the Ingredients: Chop bell peppers and onion, mince garlic, and cut chicken into pieces.
  2. Sauté the Chicken and Sausage: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook chicken and sausage until browned.
  3. Add Veggies: Stir in onion and bell peppers, sauté until soft, then add garlic.
  4. Incorporate the Rice: Add brown rice and stir to coat with the flavors.
  5. Stir in the Rest: Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and Cajun seasoning and bring to a boil.
  6. Cook It Up: Reduce heat to simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is fluffy.
  7. Shrimp, Join the Party: Add shrimp in the last few minutes of cooking until pink.
  8. 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