Low-Carb Cajun Jambalaya
Low-Carb Cajun Jambalaya brings bold Louisiana spice with tender andouille, juicy chicken, and sweet shrimp simmered in a rich tomato base. Bell peppers, zucchini, and garlic add freshness and body, keeping it satisfying without the rice. Serve for a cozy weeknight dinner or a game-day gathering when you want big flavor with a lighter touch.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Low-Carb Cajun Jambalaya, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 26 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 33
- Heart Health
- 80
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 60
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm olive oil and butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and andouille sausage, then cook and stir until the onion begins to brown, about 10 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
- 2
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, green bell peppers, zucchinis, Cajun seasoning, hot sauce, and chicken broth; bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook uncovered until the liquid evaporates and the mixture is thick, about 15 minutes. Add the chicken and shrimp and simmer until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Calories 532.12 kcal High 27%
- Protein 40.42 g Good Source 81%
- Carbohydrate 52.49 g 19%
- Total Fat 22.35 g High 29%
- Saturated Fat 5.4 g High 27%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 172.36 mg High 57%
- Sodium 1778.41 mg High 77%
- Dietary Fiber 11.08 g Good Source 40%
- Total Sugars 17.28 g --
- Added Sugars 0.7 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 157.04 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 4.38 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 1726.71 mg Good Source 37%
- Vitamin A 182.37 mcg Good Source 20%
- Vitamin C 24.4 mg Good Source 27%
- Vitamin D 0.09 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Low Carb Cajun Jambalaya is a Cajun and Creole dinner recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Andouille Pork Sausage, Butter, Cajun Seasoning, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 532.12 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Low-Carb Cajun Jambalaya?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Low-Carb Cajun Jambalaya made of?
- The main ingredients are Andouille Pork Sausage, Butter, Cajun Seasoning, Chicken Broth, Crushed Tomatoes. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Low-Carb Cajun Jambalaya?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Low-Carb Cajun Jambalaya?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 532.12 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Low-Carb Cajun Jambalaya easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Low-Carb Cajun Jambalaya healthy?
- Low-Carb Cajun Jambalaya has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 532.12 calories and 40.42 g of protein, or 81% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1778.41 mg (77% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.4 g (27% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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