Chicken Jambalaya

A one-pan chicken and rice dish with a Creole influence.

Total time
55min
10 prep, 45 cook
Per serving
534kcal
45 g protein
Difficulty
Simple
Ingredients
£2.90
average cost
  • Dairy Free
  • Gluten Free
  • Paleo
  • High Protein
Chicken Jambalaya

Nutrition per serving

This Chicken Jambalaya recipe contains 534 calories per serving, making it a moderate meal option. Each serving provides 45g of protein, 49g of carbohydrates, and 19g of fat, making it high in protein.

534kcal
Protein45g33% of calories
Carbs49g36% of calories
Fat19g31% of calories
Fibre
4.8g
Sugar
9.4g
Saturated fat
3.2g
Salt
1.8g

Ingredients

Servings
1

Method

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  1. Warm the oil in a large lidded frying pan and cook the chicken until browned and cooked through, about 5-8 minutes. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
  2. Add the onion to the pan and soften for 3-4 minutes, then stir in the pepper and garlic and cook for a further 5 minutes.
  3. Return the chicken to the pan along with the rice, pour in the tomatoes and stock, and bring to a simmer.
  4. Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.

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Chicken Jambalaya: questions

How long does it take to make Chicken Jambalaya?
This recipe takes 55 minutes in total - 10 minutes to prepare and 45 minutes to cook.
Is Chicken Jambalaya suitable for meal prep?
Chicken Jambalaya is a simple-level recipe that's great for dinner. With 45g of protein per serving, it's excellent for meal prep.
What are the main ingredients in Chicken Jambalaya?
The key ingredients are Olive Oil, Chicken Breast, Onion. This recipe is part of our American cuisine collection.
Is Chicken Jambalaya healthy?
This recipe contains 534 calories per serving with 45g of protein and is suitable for dairy free, gluten free, paleo, high protein diets.
What diets is Chicken Jambalaya suitable for?
This recipe is specifically suited for Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Paleo, High Protein diets. It provides 45g of protein per serving.

Recipe from MealMatcher.co.uk