Ragin' Cajun Casserole

By Mego_525

Ingredients

• 8 ounces low-fat smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 celery rib, diced
• 1 large green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes with garlic, basil, and oregano
• 1 (14-ounce) can fat-free chicken broth
• 1 3/4 teaspoons Creole seasoning
• 1/8 to 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 3/4 cup uncooked long-grain rice
• 1 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Peel shrimp, and devein, if desired; set aside.
Sauté smoked sausage in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes or until browned. Add onion and next 3 ingredients; sauté 2 to 3 minutes.

Add tomatoes and next 3 ingredients. Bring to a boil, and stir in rice; cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Stir in shrimp; cook 3 to 5 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink.