Healthy Jambalaya

When I was living at home, my mom would occasionally make Jambalaya with Zatarains Jambalaya rice mix, and it was delicious! Definitely one of Trev’s favorites because of all the meat it had in it. But now that we are on our own, I like to make most of our meals from scratch, and with the best ingredients possible! So when I was craving Jambalaya, I thought about all the components my mom included and came up with some more nutritious options! I used brown rice instead of white, I used chicken sausage instead of pork sausage, and the spices I used while super simple, made this taste DELISH! Trev loved it too! The perfect meal to make a big batch of, and have to eat throughout the week!

Healthy Jambalaya

A SIMPLE, delicious, and hearty meal that takes little time to make, and is sure to fill your tummy and satisfy your taste buds!

Makes: 6 servings

Prep time: 10 mins

Cook time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

• 2 cups onion, chopped
• Spray oil of choice
• 1 cup bell pepper, chopped
• 1.5 pounds chicken, cubed
• 2 bags frozen brown rice, OR 4 cups COOKED brown rice.
• 2 large cloves garlic, minced
• 1 15oz can, fire roasted tomatoes
• 1 Tbsp. Cajun Seasoning
• 2 chicken sausage links, sliced
• Optional: 8 small shrimp
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a medium sized pot spray oil to coat bottom. On medium heat sautee onion until transluscent, add pepper, sautee until tender.
2. Add cubed chicken and fully cook, until there is no pink.
3. Add in brown rice, garlic, tomatoes, seasonings, and chicken sausage.
4. Cover, and let sit on low heat to allow flavors to meld together.
5. Meanwhile, n a separate pan, cook shrimp about 2-3 mins each side.
6. Serve with a side of roasted green beans, and top with a few cooked shrimp, and maybe a small dollup of sour cream! ENJOY!

As always if you give this recipe a try I’d love to see! Take a pic, use the #faretoned and tag @faretoned on Instagram! :)