Chicken Jambalaya
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
3 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
1 and ½ cups of uncooked brown rice
4 ounces reduced fat smoked turkey sausage, diced
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery with leaves
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 to 3 teaspoons Cajun or Creole seasoning
1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 bay leaf
1 can (14.5 ounces) no salt added diced tomatoes, undrained
1. In a large nonstick skillet lightly coated with cooking spray, sauté chicken for 2-3 minutes. Stir in next 10 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 50-60 minutes.
2. Stir in tomatoes; cover and simmer 10 minutes longer until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes. Discard bay leaf.
Nutrition Facts
One serving (1 cup)
302 calories
4g fat
1g saturated fat
43mg cholesterol
452mg sodium
3g fiber
21g protein
3 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
1 and ½ cups of uncooked brown rice
4 ounces reduced fat smoked turkey sausage, diced
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery with leaves
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 to 3 teaspoons Cajun or Creole seasoning
1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 bay leaf
1 can (14.5 ounces) no salt added diced tomatoes, undrained
1. In a large nonstick skillet lightly coated with cooking spray, sauté chicken for 2-3 minutes. Stir in next 10 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 50-60 minutes.
2. Stir in tomatoes; cover and simmer 10 minutes longer until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes. Discard bay leaf.
Nutrition Facts
One serving (1 cup)
302 calories
4g fat
1g saturated fat
43mg cholesterol
452mg sodium
3g fiber
21g protein
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YUM!!0
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I can't wait to try this. i always think of Jambalaya as being so unhealthy but it seems pretty doable. Thanks for sharing.0
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i LOVEEEE jambalaya... it's great... this recipe sounds yummmy0
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sounds great thanks for sharing0
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bump!0
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bump! this is on my stove right now0
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I have never made or even eaten Jambalaya before so I have nothing to compare it to but it was VERY tasty! we enjoyed it greatly!0
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I'm looking forward to trying this. I lived in New Orleans for almost 3 years and I really miss the food.0
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Looks delish. . thanks for sharing~0
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