Low Carb Jambalaya

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  • prep time

    prep time

    30 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    30 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    1 h 0 min

Low Carb Jambalaya

5 ratings

This Low Carb Jambalaya is a great make-ahead meal. Full of various proteins and spicy heat, this one is sure to satisfy your hunger. Savory Andouille sausage and chicken breast are browned in avocado oil and then simmered in crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, and spices like cayenne, red pepper flakes, fresh thyme, and oregano.

What can I serve with Jambalaya?

A side of cauliflower rice is an ideal pairing to soak up the delicious stew. A side dish of garlic sauteed kale or Swiss chard would also be a great option.

Is this dish spicy?

This dish is traditionally spicy, and the recipe below has a medium heat level. Feel free to adjust the red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper to your liking. Remember, you can always add heat, but you can’t take it out! No heat can be added to the dish but can be added at the table in the form of hot sauce so guests can tailor to their unique tastes.

Can I use chicken thighs?

Yes, feel free to use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts, especially if you are trying to increase dietary fats.

  • Net Carbs

    8.2 g

  • Fiber

    2.5 g

  • Total Carbs

    10.8 g

  • Protein

    25.3 g

  • Fats

    19.5 g

315 cals

Low Carb Jambalaya

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Ingredients

  • Avocado Oil

    Avocado Oil

    3 tablespoon

  • Andouille Sausage by Johnsonville

    Andouille Sausage by Johnsonville

    13 ounce

  • Chicken Breast Boneless Skinless Raw

    Chicken Breast Boneless Skinless Raw

    1 pound

  • Seasoning by Old Bay

    Seasoning by Old Bay

    2 tablespoon

  • Red Bell Peppers, Raw

    Red Bell Peppers, Raw

    ½ medium - 2 1/2" diameter x 2 3/4"

  • Green Bell Pepper

    Green Bell Pepper

    ½ medium - 2 1/2" diameter x 2 3/4"

  • Garlic

    Garlic

    4 clove

  • Celery Stalks

    Celery Stalks

    2 large - stalk - 11" to 12" long

  • Onion

    Onion

    ½ small

  • Coarse Kosher Salt by Morton

    Coarse Kosher Salt by Morton

    ¼ tsp

  • Organic Crushed Tomatoes by Full Circle

    Organic Crushed Tomatoes by Full Circle

    14 ounce

  • Black Pepper

    Black Pepper

    ½ teaspoon

  • Crushed Red Pepper by Simply Organic

    Crushed Red Pepper by Simply Organic

    ½ tsp

  • Red Pepper (cayenne), Ground

    Red Pepper (cayenne), Ground

    ¼ teaspoon

  • Thyme, Fresh

    Thyme, Fresh

    1 tablespoon

  • Oregano, Ground

    Oregano, Ground

    1 teaspoon

  • Worcestershire Sauce

    Worcestershire Sauce

    2 teaspoon

  • Okra, Cooked From Frozen

    Okra, Cooked From Frozen

    12 ounce

  • Chicken Broth

    Chicken Broth

    1 quart

  • Coarse Kosher Salt by Morton

    Coarse Kosher Salt by Morton

    ¼ tsp

  • Shrimp, Cooked From Fresh

    Shrimp, Cooked From Fresh

    1 pound

Recipe Steps

steps 11

1 h

  • Step 1

    Heat a heavy-bottomed pot, like a Dutch oven, over medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp of avocado oil and tilt the pan to distribute the oil evenly. Add sliced sausage.
    Step 1
  • Step 2

    Then add 1 tbsp of Old Bay and cook until it is nicely browned. Remove to a bowl.
    Step 2
  • Step 3

    Add another tbsp of oil, tilt to evenly coat the pan, and then add diced chicken breasts. Add the rest of the Old Bay seasoning Cook until nicely browned on all sides (it does not need to be cooked all the way through).
    Step 3
  • Step 4

    Remove to the bowl with the sausages.
    Step 4
  • Step 5

    Add the last tbsp of oil to the pan and add the minced garlic, diced bell peppers, diced celery, and diced onion. Cook over medium to low heat until slightly browned. Season with ¼ tsp kosher salt.
    Step 5
  • Step 6

    Add crushed tomatoes, black pepper, all the spices, and herbs including Worchestershire sauce. Stir well. Cook for 1 minute.
    Step 6
  • Step 7

    Add the sliced okra and give it a good stir to combine.
    Step 7
  • Step 8

    Add the chicken and sausages back to the pot. Give everything a good stir.
    Step 8
  • Step 9

    Add the chicken broth and then allow simmering for 20 minutes to allow the okra to thicken the stew.
    Step 9
  • Step 10

    Once the stew is thickened, top it with the shrimp and cover the pot with a lid.
    Step 10
  • Step 11

    Bring heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes or so until the shrimp is pink. Serve hot with cauliflower rice and hot sauce.
    Step 11

Comments 7

  • Armonius III

    Armonius III 4 years ago

    This is Gumbo. Jambalaya is a rice dish it is not served over rice.... everything is cooked IN the rice. Still looks good though.

    • missysteadmanb713

      missysteadmanb713 4 years ago

      This is not gumbo..no roux in sight.

  • Chris

    Chris 4 years ago

    This is spicy but so darn good. I am having it over cauliflower rice and my family over regular rice

    • srlabrie

      srlabrie 4 years ago

      Lee & Perkins Worcestershire is 1 carb per teaspoon Worcestershire is 1 carb per teaspoon Recipe requires 2tsp. of Worcestershire for 8 servings which works out to 0.25 carb per serving....

      • Deanne

        Deanne 4 years ago

        Worcestershire sauce is NOT keto!

        • frommetovuu

          frommetovuu 4 years ago

          As long as your mindful of the carbs in an item (in this case a very small amount of Worcestershire sauce) the effects is negligible on blood glucose levels and therefore is Keto.

        • Anonymous

          Anonymous 4 years ago

          According to this app it is