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

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
Method
0 of 4 done- 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.
- 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.
- Return the chicken to the pan along with the rice, pour in the tomatoes and stock, and bring to a simmer.
- 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.
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