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Keto Jambalaya

The aroma of this Cajun Easy Keto Jambalaya is beyond incredible! Tender chicken breasts, onions, bell pepper, celery, cauliflower, Cajun sausage, tomatoes, and a kick of seasonings gives you an easy, flavorful dinner. The best part is it's perfect for a low carb diet and leaves you smacking your lips because it's so good. 
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Keto
Servings: 4
Calories: 258kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless chicken breast cubed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 3 cups cauliflower cored and riced, or 1 (12 ounce) bag frozen riced cauliflower
  • 1 12 ounce package cajun sausage, cut in half lengthwise and sliced into ½ inch pieces
  • 1 14 ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ½ teaspoon thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Cayenne or Cajun seasoning blend to taste

Instructions

  • Heat a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and chicken breast, browning on all sizes. Remove chicken and keep warm.
  • To the hot skillet, add additional oil if needed and vegetables (onion, bell pepper, and celery). Cook vegetables until softened (about 3 to 5 minutes), stirring often.
  • Return the chicken to the skillet. Also add the sausage, chicken broth, tomatoes, and remaining seasoning. Bring to a boil.
  • Cover and reduce heat, cooking about 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through, stirring as needed.
  • Remove lid. Add cauliflower and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until tender.
  • Adjust seasonings and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 977mg | Potassium: 1040mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1102IU | Vitamin C: 92mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 2mg