Low Calorie Jambalaya

Name: Low Calorie Jambalaya
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 8 ounces smoked chicken sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch coins; 8 ounces boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 cup coarsely chopped celery; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped green bell pepper; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme; 1 cup brown rice; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper; 1 pound shrimp, peeled

A healthy jambalaya combines plump shrimp, spicy sausage, and Cajun seasonings for a complete and flavorful meal.

⭐ 4 (38 reviews) Prep: 15 minCook: 60 minTotal: 75 minYields: 8 servings

Category Tags:

Entree

Cuisine Tags:

Cajun

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Instructions

Heat a large nonstick-sprayed Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Brown chicken sausage and chicken; remove and set aside.
Add canola oil to the pan; sauté celery, green pepper, and garlic for 3-5 minutes until tender.
Add thyme and rice; cook for 3 minutes.
Stir in the cooked sausage, chicken, chicken broth, tomatoes, salt, black pepper, and red pepper.
Cover and simmer on low for 35-40 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
Add shrimp; cook 3-5 minutes more until bright pink.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 239 kcal

Carbohydrate: 12 g

Cholesterol: 182 mg

Fiber: 3 g

Protein: 29 g

Saturated Fat: 2 g

Sodium: 1205 mg

Sugar: 4 g

Fat: 9 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g