Jambalaya

This high-protein jambalaya combines succulent chicken, shrimp, and sausage, simmered with rice and bold spices for a hearty American lunch. It's a satisfying dish that brings the flavors of Louisiana right to your table.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 150 grams, diced
• Shrimp - 100 grams, peeled and deveined
• Andouille sausage - 100 grams, sliced
• Long-grain rice - 150 grams
• Chicken broth - 500 ml
• Onion - 1 medium, diced
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Celery - 1 stalk, diced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Canned diced tomatoes - 200 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Cajun seasoning - 1 tablespoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Green onions - for garnish

Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add diced chicken and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in sliced sausage and cook for another 3 minutes.
4. Add diced onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic; sauté until the vegetables are soft, about 4 minutes.
5. Stir in the Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
6. Add the rice and stir well to coat with the spices and oils.
7. Pour in the chicken broth and canned tomatoes, bringing the mixture to a boil.
8. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes or until the rice is tender.
9. In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the shrimp and stir gently to combine.
10. Remove from heat and let it sit for a few minutes before serving.
11. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 35 g
• Carbs: 70 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 150 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which aids in muscle repair and growth.
• Rich in vitamins from the vegetables, promoting overall health.

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