Name: Easy Cajun Sausage Jambalaya Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 can Black Beans; 4 pk Cajun Chicken Sausage; 1 cup of frozen corn; 1 large carrot, diced; 2 cups cooked brown rice; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar; Pinch salt & pepper; *Optional - Hot sauce added to your taste

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_{This Healthier Cajun Sausage Jambalaya has all the flavors of authentic jambalaya. It comes together easily in one pot, is gluten-free and dairy-free for a simple and healthier Cajun dinner recipe.}

Easy Cajun Sausage Jambalaya

Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Total Time: 45 Minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Sausage Jambalaya is a great hearty dish that everyone loves. This healthier version of a classic Cajun dish is an ideal choice if you are trying to cut back on calories but still want that delicious flavor. This Healthier Cajun Sausage Jambalaya is the recipe that I came up with when I wanted an easy and healthy choice.

You can add in shrimp as well or just substitute the sausage with shrimp. Feel free to swap out whatever proteins you like for this recipe. You can even add in chicken. It will all work well. The delicious flavor of the Cajun Chicken sausage compliments the spices and veggies perfectly.

Ingredients Needed

Please note that a full list of ingredients and a printable version of this recipe is available below.

1 can of black beans
4 pk cajun chicken sausage
1 cup frozen corn
1 large carrot, diced
2 cups cooked brown rice or white rice
1 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
Pinch salt & black pepper
Hot sauce (Optional, and added to your taste)

What is Jambalaya?

Jambalaya is a Southern recipe (originating in Louisiana) that is essentially a rice dish with vegetables, cajun seasoning, and sausage. The ingredients in this jambalaya recipe include the “holy trinity” of green pepper, onion, celery, rice, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, spices, chicken, and andouille sausage.

How to Make This Recipe

STEP ONE: In a stockpot or a Dutch oven, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Then, cook over medium heat.

STEP TWO: Next, slice the chicken sausage into pieces. Add to the hot pan and saute until browned.

STEP THREE: Reduce to medium-low heat, and stir in the beans & veggies. Cook for about 3 minutes.

STEP FIVE: Now you are ready to add the chicken broth, rice, sugar, and seasonings. The combined seasoning makes a creole seasoning blend. Mix well until thoroughly combined.

STEP SIX: Simmer for about 20 minutes to bring out all the flavors! The,n serve immediately.

Reducing the Calories

I usually grab my chicken sausage from my local butcher counter (they make the best), but you can even make your own homemade. A sausage jambalaya recipe doesn’t mean you have to have tons of fat and calories, just tons of flavor.

Using fat-free chicken stock adds a ton of flavor as the rice cooks, and the seasoning packets make up for any flavor you miss without the traditional sausage. You won’t even notice the change in ingredients.

You can use classic veggies or adapt as I did for the picky eaters in your family. Serve with some crusty bread (or my favorite dinner rolls), and enjoy any time of year!

More Great Dinner Ideas:

Easy Weeknight Shrimp Scampi Recipe

Lentil Vegetable Soup Recipe

Stacked Double Cheeseburger with Bacon Recipe

Homemade Copycat McDonald’s Chicken Nuggets

Yield: 4 Servings

Easy Cajun Sausage Jambalaya Recipe

This Healthier Cajun Sausage Jambalaya has all of the flavors of authentic jambalaya. It comes together easily in one pot, is gluten-free and dairy-free for a simple and healthier Cajun dinner recipe. Make this for your family in under 30 minutes!

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

1 can Black Beans
4 pk Cajun Chicken Sausage
1 cup of frozen corn
1 large carrot, diced
2 cups cooked brown rice
1 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
Pinch salt & pepper
*Optional - Hot sauce added to your taste

Instructions

In a stockpot or Dutch oven, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and heat over medium.
Slice the chicken sausage into pieces. Add to the hot pan and saute until browned.
Reduce to medium-low, stir in the beans & veggies, and cook for about 3 minutes.
Add the chicken broth, rice, and seasonings (including sugar). Mix well until thoroughly combined.
Simmer for about 20 minutes to bring out all the flavors!

Notes

Optional:
I added some frozen peas and green beans, even though that is not traditional we love veggies!

To lighten up, even more, use shrimp instead of sausage!

Easy Cajun Sausage Jambalaya