Low carb jambalaya made with chicken, sausage, shrimp, and cauliflower rice. This easy low carb jambalaya is packed with classic New Orleans flavor. I guarantee it! Makes 6 servings at 7.5 net carbs each.
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Hello and welcome to My Kitchen Serenity! Thank you for visiting my blog. I’m glad to share with you this wonderful low carb comfort food recipe! I’ve converted my original chicken and sausage jambalaya with this keto-friendly version!
Replacing the starchy rice with cauliflower rice was an easy decision. However, there was some tweaking to the recipe because cauliflower rice does not absorb liquid like regular rice does.
This recipe does not need any water or chicken broth. The only liquid needed is from the canned tomatoes. Also, the method is slightly different than my original jambalaya recipe and the cooking time is much shorter!
My husband and I visit New Orleans at least twice a year. It’s only a few hours from our house and frankly, we go there to eat! We love New Orleans so much, we were married there (like my grandparents were).
My grandfather was born in New Orleans and operated a trolley as a teenager. There’s so much history in NOLA and we love the people, too.
Let’s talk about this delicious low carb, keto, and gluten free jambalaya. You’re going to love it!
As you may already know, I have a chicken and sausage jambalaya recipe previously posted on my blog. That recipe is an old family recipe, passed down from my Louisiana Cajun family, that I modified and made my own. And recently, I wanted to take my jambalaya recipe and modify it again!
This time, changing it to a low carb, keto friendly version. Why? Because there are family members who follow the low carb, keto lifestyle and I want them to experience all the wonderful flavors of my jambalaya without all the carbs.
This recipe fits their high protein, low carb diet lifestyle. And I proudly admit, it is quite delicious!
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Ingredients for Keto Jambalaya
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 pound smoked sausage or andouille sausage
- 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp
- 1 cup diced onion*
- 1 cup diced bell pepper*
- 1/2 cup chopped celery*
- 2 14.5 oz cans diced tomatoes
- 10-ounce bag frozen cauliflower rice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon dried Parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cajun seasoning (tony’s or slap ya mama)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- *Recipe Note: use 2 cups frozen chopped onion, bell pepper, celery mixture instead of the fresh veggies.
How to Make Low Carb Keto Jambalaya
Season the diced chicken with a little bit of salt and pepper or Tony’s and brown in olive oil in a heavy 5 qt saute pan. Here’s my 5 qt Calphalon pot that I use and love! Brown for about 5 minutes and remove from the pot.
Add the sliced sausage to the pot and brown for 5 minutes. Then add the onion, bell pepper, and celery. Mix well and scrape the bottom of the pan to remove and incorporate any browned pieces of chicken and sausage. Simmer covered for about 5 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking. Remove from pot.
Add the shrimp to the pot (add more olive oil if needed) and simmer for about 5 minutes or until the shrimp are pink. Stir frequently.
Return chicken, sausage, and onion bell pepper mixture to the pot. Add the tomatoes with juice, cauliflower rice, and seasonings. Mix well and taste for flavor. Bring mixture to a slow simmer, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes.
Gently stir the jambalaya, cover, and slow simmer for another 5 minutes. Serve with hot sauce if desired. A green salad is a nice side dish if you need a side dish. There are never any leftovers at my house!
Freezing Leftovers
Keto jambalaya freezes well. Allow the jambalaya to completely cool off. Then place into a freezer container or sealable plastic freezer bag (write the date on the bag so you can easily remember it). This jambalaya will stay fresh for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge the day before you plan to eat if. Reheat in a pot on the stove or in the microwave.
Storing Leftovers
Store any leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. I prefer to use BPA-free glass containers with locking lids. Check out this 18-piece set of glass food storage containers with locking lids from Bayco, available now on Amazon.
Low Carb Keto Jambalaya
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into 1-inch squares
- 1 lb smoked sausage or andouille sausage, cut into 1-inch disks
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup onion, diced see Recipe Note
- 1 cup bell pepper, diced see Recipe Note
- 1/2 cup celery, diced see Recipe Note
- 2 can diced tomatoes (14.5-oz each)
- 1 10-oz bag frozen cauliflower rice, steamed per package directions
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp parsley flakes
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cajun seasoning (Tony's or Slap Ya Mama)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Season the diced chicken with a little salt and pepper or Tony's and brown in olive oil in a heavy 5 qt saute pan. Brown for about 5 minutes and remove from the pot.
- Add the sliced sausage to the pot and brown for 5 minutes. Then add the onion, bell pepper, and celery. Mix well and scrape bottom of pan to remove and incorporate any browned pieces of chicken and sausage. Simmer covered for about 5 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking. Remove from pot.
- Add the shrimp to the pot (add more olive oil if needed) and simmer for about 5 minutes or until the shrimp are pink. Stir frequently.
- Return chicken, sausage, and onion bell pepper mixture to pot. Add the tomatoes with juice, cauliflower rice, and seasonings. Mix well and taste for flavor. Bring mixture to a slow simmer, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Gently stir the jambalaya, cover, and slow simmer for another 5 minutes. Serve with hot sauce if desired.
- Recipe Note: Substitute 2 cups of the frozen chopped onion, bell pepper, and celery blend for the fresh veggies. It will turn out just as great!
Notes
If you try this recipe, let me know! Leave me a comment, I’d love to hear from you!
Please try these easy Low Carb & Keto recipes from My Kitchen Serenity:
Baked Egg in Avocado with Bacon and Cheese
Skillet Chicken Thighs over Cauliflower Rice
Notes: Different brands will vary on the net carbs so keep that in mind. For the most part, they should be fairly close. Use a site like MyFitnessPal.com or FatSecret.com to figure out this information based on the brands or ingredients you used.
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