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Healthy Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya
This healthy jambalaya is made with cauliflower rice, chicken, and sausage for the ultimate paleo and Whole30 version of the classic Creole dish.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 220 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Cajun
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts diced
- 2 teaspoons creole seasoning
- 1 tablespoon oil for cooking
- 8 ounces lean sausage sliced
- 2 medium bell peppers sliced
- 1 small red onion finely chopped
- 2 cans petite diced tomatoes drained
- 4 cups cauliflower rice
Instructions
Prep:
- Pat dry the chicken breasts on a cutting board and dice them into 1-inch pieces.
- In a medium bowl, combine the chicken and seasoning and gently toss to combine.
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Cook:
- In a large skillet, set over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Add the seasoned chicken and sausage. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the chicken begins to brown. Add the bell peppers and red onion. Cook for 2 additional minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add the drained tomatoes, breaking up any large pieces with a spoon. Stir in the cauliflower rice.
- Reduce the heat to medium, cover, and cook until the chicken is no longer pink and the cauliflower rice has absorbed all liquid, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and serve.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 bowl
Calories
220kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
54mg
(18%)
Sodium
280mg
(12%)
Potassium
1228mg
(35%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
875IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
137mg
(152%)
Calcium
84mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 220
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 bowl | |
| Calories | 220kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 280mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 1228mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 875IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 137mg | 152% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.