Jambalaya Remix with Cauliflower Rice

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If you have always loved the traditional version of Jambalaya, but you are wanting to reduce carbs and still have a great tasting dish, then you should definitely try this.  At Move Daily Fitness, we try to include a lot of protein and fibre in our meals and this dish does just that!

Jambalaya, a flavorful and hearty dish, features chicken and prawns as key protein sources, each offering distinct health benefits. Chicken is an excellent source of lean protein, which is essential for muscle growth and repair, and provides important nutrients such as B vitamins, phosphorus, and selenium. These nutrients support energy metabolism, bone health, and immune function. Prawns, on the other hand, are rich in high-quality protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and antioxidants. Omega-3s are known for their anti-inflammatory properties and benefits to heart health, which, naturally, is very important.

Additionally, Jambalaya typically includes vegetables like bell peppers, tomatoes, and onions, which are high in dietary fiber. Fiber aids in digestion, helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels, and contributes to a feeling of fullness, which can assist in weight management. Together, chicken, prawns, and fiber-rich vegetables in Jambalaya create a nutritious and balanced meal that promotes overall health and well-being.

This particular recipe makes a lot, so this would be a good recipe to box up and have on hand for work lunches during the week OR have a couple of friends over to join you for a delicious hearty dinner.

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Jambalaya Remix with Cauliflower Rice

A traditional Jambalaya recipe with all the spice and flavors and made with cauliflower rice.

Course Dinner, lunch, Main Course

Cuisine african, French, Mexican

Keyword cauliflower rice, chicken, no rice, shrimp, spicy

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked chicken breast
• 2 cups raw pacific white shrimp (small prawns)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 3 green onions chopped
• 1 green pepper chopped
• 1 medium white onion chopped
• 3 celery sticks chopped
• 1 tbsp cajun spice
• 1 tbsp basil
• 3 garlic cloves crushed
• 1/2 tsp salt and pepper
• 1 can fire roasted tomatoes (regular diced is good too)
• 1 cup chicken bouillon
• 1 bag cauliflower rice (approx. 5 cups)
• 4 spicy chicken sausage links squished out of the casings in bite size pieces Optional

Instructions

1. If using spicy chicken sausage, squish sausage out of its casings into bite size pieces into a frying pan or slice.  Brown sausage on medium heat until cooked through. Remove from frying pan and set aside.

2. Chop cooked chicken into bite size pieces, set aside.

3. Heat frying pan on medium heat and add olive oil.  Add green onions, peppers, white onion and celery.  Stir fry until slightly softened (about 5 minutes). Add garlic, basil, cajun spice, salt and pepper and stir.

4. Add tomatoes and chicken bouillon and mix well.  Allow mixture to come to a slow boil and then add the shrimp and cauliflower. Simmer without lid until shrimp turns pink and is fully cooked, (about 5-8 minutes).

5. Add in your 2 cups of cooked chicken and crumbled chicken sausage (if using). Stir well and enjoy. Sprinkle chopped fresh basil on top if you have some.  Very delicious "rice-free" Jambalaya!