Low Carb Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya Recipe!
This Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya Recipe is loaded with Cajun flavor, but without the high carb count. If you’ve been fretting about how you can enjoy a delicious bowl of jambalaya without the guilt then this is the recipe for you. Not only is this hearty dish packed with savory sausage and perfectly moist chicken, but it also meets the requirements of a ketogenic diet. If you’ve been avoiding jambalaya recipes for fear of too many carbs then you’ll definitely want to check this out for yourself!
As you probably know, rice is a signature ingredient in traditional jambalaya. It’s also the #1 reason that people on the ketogenic diet tend to avoid dishes like this. However, with a minor alteration, you can forgo the grains and still have the same incredible flavor. Cauliflower pulsed into rice-like grains is what transforms this dish into a keto-friendly dinner without sacrificing flavor. Cauliflower has a similar texture as ordinary rice and even your family and friends won’t be able to tell the difference! Everything else in the recipe stands true to a typical jambalaya dish including delicious seasonings and satisfying chunks of meat.
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The complex flavors of this signature recipe may seem impossible to achieve on your own. However, the easy-to-follow steps and basic ingredients prove that you can definitely whip this up all by yourself. The most time-consuming part of the dish is prepping the baked chicken and the rest of the recipe takes about 15 minutes. Who needs takeout when you can craft this tasty recipe in your very own home?
A ketogenic diet doesn’t mean you have to miss out on flavor and this recipe proves it. Treat yourself and wow your guests by serving them this scrumptious Cajun-infused dinner–everybody is sure to appreciate it!
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- 8 ounces boneless chicken thighs chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning blend
- 1 small yellow onion chopped
- 1 medium stalk of celery sliced
- 1 medium red pepper chopped
- 4 3-ounce Andouille sausage links halved and sliced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 2 cups cauliflower pulsed into rice-like grains
- 1 tablespoon Tobasco sauce
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- salt and pepper
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with foil.
- Toss the chicken with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper then place on the baking sheet and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning.
- Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until cooked through then set aside to cool.
- Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes then stir in the celery and red pepper – sauté for 6 to 8 minutes until tender.
- Stir in the sliced sausage along with the garlic and paprika then cook for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the tomatoes and cauliflower rice and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the rice is tender.
- Add the cooked chicken then stir in the remaining Cajun seasoning along with the Tabasco sauce and the dried parsley.
- Cook until just heated through then spoon into bowls to serve.
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The content on this website should not be taken as medical advice and you should ALWAYS consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. We provide nutritional data for our recipes as a courtesy to our readers. We use Total Keto Diet app software to calculate the nutrition and we remove fiber and sugar alcohols, like erythritol, from the total carbohydrate count to get to the net carb count, as they do not affect your blood glucose levels. You should independently calculate nutritional information on your own and not rely on our data. The website or content herein is not intended to cure, prevent, diagnose or treat any disease. This website shall not be liable for adverse reactions or any other outcome resulting from the use of recipes or recommendations on the Website or actions you take as a result. Any action you take is strictly at your own risk.
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I know the nutrition info is a courtesy but this one looks way off, only 5g protein? I did my own math and clocked in closer to 30.
Recipe is delicious though!
You’re totally right. These macros were actually another recipes that got switched during a transfer! I’ve updated the correct macros and apologize for the error on our part.