PowerPacked Healthy Jambalaya Meal Prep for Quick Nutrition
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Author:sophieb
Total Time:60 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Description
Boost nutrition with this powerpacked Healthy Jambalaya meal prep Quick delicious recipes for a nutritious lifestyle Perfect for any meal 155 chars
Ingredients
Scale
1.5 cups of brown rice
1 pound of chicken breast, diced
1 pound of shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup of bell peppers, diced
1 cup of onion, chopped
4 cloves of garlic, minced
1 can (14.5 oz) of diced tomatoes
3 cups of low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons of olive oil
2 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning
2 bay leaves
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Gather all your ingredients and chop the vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken breast and season with salt and pepper, sauté until golden brown for about 5-7 minutes, then remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil. Add chopped onions, bell peppers, and minced garlic, cooking for about 3-5 minutes until tender.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add diced tomatoes, cooked brown rice, chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, and bay leaves. Stir thoroughly to combine.
Gently fold in the peeled shrimp, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes until the shrimp are cooked through.
Remove bay leaves and stir in fresh parsley. Adjust seasoning as needed and serve.
Notes
A flavorful, nutritious Healthy Jambalaya Meal Prep packed with protein, spices, and vegetables, perfect for busy individuals attempting to maintain a balanced diet.
