15-Minute Healthy Jambalaya Recipe (One Pan)
This 15-Minute Healthy Jambalaya recipe packs all the punch of the traditional New Orleans dish but with a lighter twist. Loaded with juicy andouille chicken sausage, tender shrimp and fluffy rice, this one-pan dinner is sure to satisfy your Cajun & Creole cravings. It’s a little bit spicy, a lot delicious, and exactly what you need for a fast and flavorful weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- large pan
- spatula
- medium bowl
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil divided
- 1 lb raw jumbo shrimp peeled, deveined & tail-off
- 12 oz fully cooked cajun-style andouille chicken sausage cut into diagonal slices*
- kosher salt to taste
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 1 small green bell pepper diced
- 1 small red bell pepper diced
- 3 large garlic cloves minced
- 2 tbsp cajun seasoning
- 1 can crushed tomatoes (15oz)
- ½ cup chicken broth or water
- 2 packs Seeds of Change Orangic Jasmine Rice (17oz total)
- chopped green onion optional, for topping
Instructions
- Bring a large pan to medium-high heat. Once hot, add half of the olive oil (1/2 tbsp). Then, add shrimp and sliced chicken sausage. Spread them out as much as possible in the pan, however it's okay if there's some overlap. Season with kosher salt to taste. Let them cook for 2 minutes, then flip and continue cooking for 2 more minutes or until shrimp are done through. Remove shrimp and sausage from the pan and set aside.1 tbsp olive oil, 1 lb raw jumbo shrimp, 12 oz fully cooked cajun-style andouille chicken sausage, kosher salt
- Reduce heat to medium. Then, add the remaining half of the olive oil (1/2 tbsp). Add in the yellow onion and bell peppers. Season to taste with kosher salt. Sauté, stirring occasionally, for about 4 minutes, or until the onions are turning translucent and the veggies are tender.1 tbsp olive oil, 1 small yellow onion, 1 small green bell pepper, 1 small red bell pepper
- Add in the garlic and cajun seasoning. Stir to combine and let it cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.3 large garlic cloves, 2 tbsp cajun seasoning
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Pour in the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth (or water), pre-cooked rice, and the reserved shrimp and chicken sausage. Stir until everything is combined. Allow it to simmer for a few more minutes until the rice is tender and the shrimp and chicken sausage are warm again. Garnish with chopped green onion and enjoy!1 can crushed tomatoes, ½ cup chicken broth, 2 packs Seeds of Change Orangic Jasmine Rice, chopped green onion
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Notes
*NOTE: I used the Whole Foods brand, but Bilinski's is another great option! You can definitely substitute a normal andouille sausage if you can't find a chicken sausage.
Nutrition
Calories: 366kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 595mg | Potassium: 452mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2128IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 2mg