Healthier Quinoa Jamabalaya
This flavor-filled jambalaya is lightened up in calories, but is still maximized in flavor! Filled with chicken Andouille sausage, Cajun seasoning and protein-packed quinoa!
Servings: 6
Calories: 567kcal
Ingredients
- 32 oz chicken broth
- 1 30-ounce can of diced tomatoes
- 1 package of chicken Andouille sausage (4 small links), quartered
- 1 lb thin chicken breasts, cubed
- 3 bell peppers, chopped (I used red, orange and green)
- 1 yellow onion, roughly chopped
- 1.5 cups uncooked tri-colored quinoa
- 2 jalapeños, minced
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 3.5 tbsp Cajun seasoning (homemade or store bought)
- Serve with chopped cilantro and extra jalapeno slices!
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into slow cooker and turn on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours. Stir half way through cooking and uncover for 20 minutes before serving. Serve with freshly chopped cilantro and extra jalapeno slices!
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 567kcal | Carbohydrates: 21.9g | Protein: 78.9g | Fat: 16.7g | Saturated Fat: 2.3g | Cholesterol: 241mg | Sodium: 1210mg | Fiber: 4.1g | Sugar: 8.4g