This easy Keto Jambalaya with sausage, chicken, and shrimp. it is packed full of flavor with a tiny fraction of the carbs that jambalaya typically has.
Sausage, shrimp, and chicken, oh my!!! This Keto Jambalaya is our jam! Seriously, it rivals any jambalaya we’ve had in New Orleans but with only a fraction of the carbs. If you are a Cajun cuisine aficionado, you’ll notice this recipe features the actual holy trinity of New Orleans cooking - onion, bell peppers, and celery. If you are anything like us this is just about the only way we're going to purposely eat celery.
Now if anyone has a good keto beignet recipe let’s crank up the jazz and we can really laissez le bon temps rouler.
Our favorite part about this recipe is most definitely the Kiolbassa Jalapeño Beef Sausage. It’s seriously the most flavorful and delicious sausage we’ve ever cooked with. After tasting their product you’ll love it too. They are so confident they guarantee that if it’s not the best sausage you’ve ever eaten they’ll give you your money back. How cool is that?
Let's look at the other Keto Jambalaya ingredients:
- holy trinity (onion, bell peppers, celery)
- garlic
- spices
- smoked sausage
- chicken thighs (you can also use breasts)
- shrimp
- diced tomatoes
- cauliflower rice
It's actually a super simple recipe!
The most difficult part about this recipe is trying not to talk like The Waterboy or recount the many uses of shrimp just like Bubba.
This meal is more than just a keto-fied low-carb version of the Cajun classic, it’s also a great source of vegetables. The cauliflower rice, which we know is either a love it or hate it type ingredient, really absorbs and takes on the flavor of the dish in a way that you’ll be sure to love.
Meal/prep + freezing options:
This is a great freezer-friendly meal. We like to freeze either a single or double portion in a freezer-safe container. To reheat simply place it in your cast-iron skillet with a touch of water and heat until the cauliflower rice is fluffy again.
This recipe has become a staple on our weekly menu and we’re very excited to share this delicious recipe with you guys, especially because it features one of our favorite products ever, Kiolbassa Smoked Meats.
Keto Jambalaya
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- ½ small red onion diced
- 1 stalk celery diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 1 tablespoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon cayenne
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 13 oz package Kiolbassa Jalapeño Beef Sausages
- 4 ounces chicken thighs cubed
- 8 ounces shrimp
- 14 oz can diced tomatoes
- 6 cups cauliflower rice
- Parsley for topping
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large 10.5" cast iron skillet over medium high heat, add in the bell pepper, onion, celery, and garlic. Saute for 3-5 minutes.
- Add in the spices along with the chicken and sausage. Cook for 5-6 minutes until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Add in the tomatoes and shrimp. Cook 2-3 minutes until the shrimp is cooked through then add in the cauliflower rice. Cook another 5-7 minutes until the rice is hot. Top with parsley and serve.
Kris says
There is no sausage In the ingredient list.. what type do you use?
Alex Lester says
Hi Kris, thanks for pointing out that typo! The recipe is now updated.
Christie says
What is the serving size and how many calories and etc. for that serving?
Alex Lester says
The nutritional information is listed at the bottom of the recipe, the serving size is listed at the top. Nutritional information is for one serving.
Brianna says
I am seeing that it serves 6 people, however, I am not seeing what the actual serving size is. What exactly is the serving size?
Cast Iron Keto says
Unfortunately, that's not how recipes work. Unlike a packaged food product that is made by a single company, recipes can't provide reliable serving weights due to the fluctuations in how different people measure and cook. To get a reliable serving size you'll need to weigh your final dish then divide by the number of servings. You can also simply eyeball 1/6th of the recipe. Hope this helps!
Takenya says
That makes sense but I'm doubling it and freezing it in individual servings. Guaging 1/12 of a recipe is tricky so based on how much this much this makes, what is one serving?
Laurel says
Is the nutrition information per serving?
Alex Lester says
The nutritional info is at the bottom of the recipe.
Shannon says
Another winner recipe! I used the beef sausage link I already had and it was still delicious.
Alex Lester says
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thomas says
Excellent recipe great blend of flavor
Trish says
Can you make this in a regular skillet or frying pan? I don’t own an iron skillet.
Alex Lester says
For sure!
Katie says
This recipe was absolutely fantastic and had such a great flavor. Thanks for a great recipe.
Awash907 says
I made this tonight and it was wonderful, thank you for such a great recipe!
Jill says
Do the leftovers freeze well?
Alex Lester says
Yes! I simply reheat in a skillet over medium heat.
Andrea says
This recipe looks amazing! I can't wait to try it. One question: should the cauliflower rice be raw or cooked before adding to the pan? Thanks!
Beth says
I used the sausage in the picture the 1st try, it was too smokey for me. The second time I used spicy Cajun chicken sausage it was fantastic.
Sharon K. says
Does anyone know the sugar content?
Sandi Burgess says
Looks good. Can this be done in slow cooker?
Cast Iron Keto says
Hi Sandi, I don't think this recipe would be quite as good done in a slow cooker.
Jonathan Obrecht says
It was awesome!
Destiny R Johnson says
So delicious!
P Kathy J says
5 Stars!! (I'm sorry, I couldn't get the stars to go bold.) This is excellent. I did not expect to find a keto recipe as good as my New Orleans cookbook recipe that I have used for years BUT this is outstanding! I did fry the riced cauliflower separately and then served the jambalaya over the top to keep the cauliflower from getting mushy. My husband, who doesn't care for cauliflower, says I can make this recipe anytime. I agree and I will!
Olive says
Loved this! I made It with what I had but I loved this! So easy and quick to make! I messed it the first time I made this and put almost a tablespoon of cayanne lol it was so spicy! So good though! I need to save this one for later 😍
Mary Lynb says
I have made this multiple times and LOVE IT! So simple and so tasty. The fact that it’s low carb is a plus.
Nancy says
Do you use cooked cauliflower rice or add it in raw? Thanks.
Cast Iron Keto says
Add it in raw. We typically use a thawed bag of frozen cauliflower rice but fresh works just as well.
Amanda Wirth says
Absolutely amazing! Hubby and I both loved it! I shared it with so many friends! Used regular Keilbasa as it’s one of my 3 year olds favorite! She ate the meat up real quick! Excited to try more of the recipes!
Juliette says
This recipe is the real deal; flavors are spot on! I’ll definitely be making again. Thank you for sharing - I’m going to check out your other recipes now. 😀