Cajun Jambalaya Recipe
55 Min(s)
25 Min(s) Prep
30 Min(s) Cook
Healthy Living
Journey to New Orleans with this Cajun Jambalaya Recipe! Perfect for Mardi Gras or any dinner, our Cajun Jambalaya recipe combines chicken, sausage, shrimp, tomatoes, peppers and more in one tasty bowl!
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8 servings
Original recipe yields 8 servings
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
1 Tbsp. oil
1 pkg. (14 oz.) frozen bell pepper and onion strips
1 can (28 oz.) fire-roasted diced tomatoes with garlic, undrained
3 cups fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1-1/2 cups long-grain white rice, uncooked
1/2 lb. uncooked deveined peeled large shrimp
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Let's Make It
1
Sprinkle chicken with A.1. Heat oil in Dutch oven or large deep skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 5 min. or until lightly browned. Remove from pan. Add frozen pepper and onion strips; cook 5 min. or until vegetables are softened and liquid is cooked off, stirring occasionally.
2
Return chicken to pan. Add tomatoes, barbecue sauce and sausage; stir. Simmer 20 min., stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, bring broth to boil in medium saucepan. Stir in rice; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 20 min. or until broth is absorbed and rice is tender.
3
Add shrimp to tomato mixture; simmer 8 min. or until shrimp turn pink.
4
Spoon rice into shallow bowls; top with chicken mixture.
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Nutrition Bonus
Enjoy! This low-calorie, low-fat version of a Cajun classic goes a long way on flavor.
Nutrition
Calories
330
Calories From Fat
0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g
8%
Saturated Fat 1.5g
8%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 105mg
35%
Sodium 1050mg
46%
Total Carbohydrates 43g
16%
Dietary Fibers 3g
11%
Sugars 9g
18%
Protein 22g
44%
Vitamin A
6%
Vitamin C
10%
Calcium
6%
Iron
20%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
servings
8 servings
* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.
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