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Low Carb Cajun Chicken Jambalaya

Dinner
This is our take on the classic new Orleans dish, a Low Carb Cajun Chicken Jambalaya.
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Calories501kcal
Carbs14g
Protein67g
Fats17g
For Rest Day
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Performance Benefits

This is a low carb dish that packs a whopping 67g of protein, making it perfect for a rest day
Health Benefits

This recipe is a great source of potassium, one of the most important minerals in the body. It helps regulate muscle contractions and nerve signals.
Expert Tips

Serve this dish along side some rice on an exercise day for an extra carb hit!

Equipment

  • Food processor or blender
  • Large nonstick skillet

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 clove Garlic (minced)
  • 1 Red onion (diced)
  • 3 Chicken breast (450g, cut into chunks)
  • 250 g Ham (home-cooked and cut into chunks)
  • 227 g Shrimp (raw, peeled and deveined)
  • 1 Green bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 stalk Celery (diced)
  • 10 Cherry tomatoes (sliced in quarters)
  • 250 g Passata
  • 3 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 1 Head of cauliflower

Seasonings

  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Ground pepper
  • ½ tbsp Oregano
  • 1 tsp Thyme
  • ½ tbsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Cayenne pepper
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Instructions

  • Prepare the cauliflower rice by placing raw cauliflower florets in a food processor or blender. Pulse blend until the cauliflower has a rice-like texture.
  • Set a large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat and add olive oil, garlic and the red onion. Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes, allowing the onion to brown. Be careful not to let the garlic burn.
  • Add the chicken and ham and cook until the outside of the chicken is no longer pink, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Add bell pepper, celery and cherry tomatoes and the seasonings. Stir and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Fold in the cauliflower rice and the raw shrimp. Cook for about 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Pour in tomato passata, add a few pinches of sea salt and pepper, then stir it up. Reduce the heat to medium and cover. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Uncover, then remove the skillet from the heat, stir it up and allow the jambalaya to thicken. Season to taste with sea salt and pepper, then garnish with green onions.

Notes

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 501kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 67gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9.8gTrans Fat: 0.06gCholesterol: 217mgSodium: 3049mgPotassium: 2023mgFiber: 4.9gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 370ugVitamin C: 91mgCalcium: 257mgIron: 4.3mg
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