Clean Cajun Jambalaya

This gluten- and dairy-free jambalaya swaps traditional rice for cauliflower rice, keeping it lower in carbs but just as rich in flavor. It’s a satisfying one-pot meal perfect for meal prep or family dinner.

***All of my recipes are gluten-free, dairy-free, blood sugar-friendly, and gut-supportive. We are all different so you may need to make adjustments based on your body’s unique needs.***

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons coconut or avocado oil, divided
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning [link recipe]
• ¾ pound andouille sausage, sliced into rounds
• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 stalk celery, diced
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 15 oz crushed tomatoes
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon celery salt
• ½ teaspoon Tabasco
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1½ cups riced cauliflower

Instructions:

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat.
2. Sauté sausage with Cajun seasoning until browned. Remove with slotted spoon and set aside.
3. Add 1 tablespoon oil and sauté chicken pieces until lightly browned. Remove and set aside.
4. In the same pot, sauté bell pepper, celery, and garlic until tender.
5. Stir in crushed tomatoes, red pepper flakes, black pepper, celery salt, Tabasco, Worcestershire sauce, and return chicken and sausage.
6. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Stir in broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 25–30 minutes until slightly reduced.
8. Serve over riced cauliflower.

Optional Crockpot Instructions:
Put everything in a crockpot. Cook on low for 8 hours. Can add shrimp 10 minutes before serving.

Recipe Notes:

1. Try using turkey or duck in place of chicken.
2. For clean Worcestershire, look for reduced-salt brands without soy or added sugar.
3. You can sauté the cauliflower rice for extra texture or serve it raw underneath the hot jambalaya.

Recipe adapted from Paleo Comfort Foods by Robb Wolf.

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