Cajun Jambalaya

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This recipe is a quick and easy way to enjoy jambalaya without spending too much time in the kitchen. It has just enough spice to give it a kick without making it too spicy. I use turkey kielbasa to make this recipe a little more healthy. I also suggest making your own home-mixed Cajun seasoning to avoid too many unnecessary additives.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces smoked sausage, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil

  • 1 celery stalk, diced

  • 1 yellow bell pepper, diced

  • ½ onion, diced

  • 1 (10 ounce) can chunk chicken breast, drained and flaked

  • 1 ½ teaspoons Cajun seasoning

  • 1 (16 ounce) can chicken broth

  • 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes

  • 2 cups instant brown rice

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Boil sausage until hot, 8 to 12 minutes; drain.

  2. Heat canola oil in a pot over medium-high heat; saute sausage, celery, bell pepper, and onion in hot oil until vegetables start to soften, about 5 minutes.

  3. Stir chicken and Cajun seasoning into the vegetable mixture. Pour broth and tomatoes into the pot; bring to a boil, add the rice, and stir. Return mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover pot, and simmer mixture until for 5 minutes. Remove cover, stir, and continue to simmer until the rice has absorbed the liquid and is tender, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

507 Calories
23g Fat
45g Carbs
30g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 507
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g 29%
Saturated Fat 6g 31%
Cholesterol 83mg 28%
Sodium 2038mg 89%
Total Carbohydrate 45g 17%
Dietary Fiber 5g 16%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 30g 59%
Vitamin C 70mg 77%
Calcium 141mg 11%
Iron 6mg 31%
Potassium 613mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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