15-Minute Cajun Chicken & Beef Sausage Meal Prep
Ingredients for 4 hearty servings:
- 1 1/4 lb raw chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion power
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon sage
- 2 beef sausages (142g),cut into 1-inch pieces
- Note: sausage must be nitrate free, natural grass-fed; I used Teton Waters Ranch gluten free sausages
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/3 cup chopped (red) onion
- 1 large bell pepper, chopped (I used 1/2 red, 1/2 yellow)
- 2 medium zucchinis, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
- 6oz can crushed tomatoes
- sea salt & pepper to taste
STEPS
Step 1
Season chicken breast chunks with the seasoning.
Step 2
Set a nonstick skillet on high heat. Once the skillet is hot, spray with a little olive oil and toss in the chicken. Sear the chicken for about 6 minutes until the outside edges are charred. Make some space in the skillet and toss in the sausage pieces. Sear for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until the outside edges are seared – vigorously shake the pan to prevent the food from sticking, then dump the chicken and sausage into a bowl.
Step 3
Place the skillet on MEDIUM heat, lightly spray it with olive oil again, then toss in garlic and onions. Caramelize the onions for 2 minutes and do not let the garlic burn. Then add in the bell peppers and zucchinis. Continuously stir for 3 to 5 minutes until the outside edges of the veggies begin to sear.
Step 4
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and add the chicken and beef back to the skillet. Toss everything together and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
Step 5
Season to taste with sea salt & pepper. Note, if your mixture is “too dry,” simply add tablespoons of chicken broth OR more crushed tomatoes until you reach the desired consistency. You can keep this meal low-carb and enjoy it with cauliflower rice another BOOST of vegetables, or enjoy with brown rice or quinoa.