Slow-Cooker Jambalaya - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Slow-Cooker Jambalaya is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Judy Kim This slow-cooked Cajun dinner is crazy delicious—and crazy easy.

Ingredients

extra-virgin olive oil
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1" cubes
6 oz. andouille sausage, cut into 1/4" slices
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 jalapeno chili, seeded and chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 tbsp. chopped fresh thyme
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tsp. Cajun seasoning
3 c. low sodium chicken broth
28 oz. can diced tomatoes
12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 c. cooked long-grain rice
Chopped scallions, for garnish

Instructions

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add chicken and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, then transfer chicken to a 6-quart slow cooker. Add sausage to skillet and lightly brown for 2 minutes, then add to slow cooker. Add garlic, onion, green pepper, jalapeño, celery, and thyme to skillet and season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Stir occasionally for 5 minutes. Add mixture to slow cooker along with cajun seasoning, chicken broth, and diced tomatoes. Cover and cook on low, 4 hours.
In the same skillet over medium-high heat, cook shrimp until pink, about 3 minutes per side. Season with salt and set aside.
Cook rice according to package instructions and set aside. After 4 hours, add rice to slow cooker and simmer 15 minutes. Add shrimp for the last 5 minutes until warmed through.
Garnish with chopped scallions.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Chicken Breast.

Skinless chicken breast, often heralded for its lean nutritional profile, is undeniably a powerhouse when it comes to protein content. With an impressive 21 grams of protein packed into every 100 grams of the breast, it emerges as a preferred choice for those conscious about their protein intake. Delving deeper into the nutritional matrix of chicken, one can't overlook the copious amounts of vitamin B6 it houses. This particular vitamin plays an indispensable role in our body, especially when di...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Slow-Cooker Jambalaya good for PCOS?

Yes, this Slow-Cooker Jambalaya recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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