Jambalaya

By AnnaMaria507

Calories 410
Protein 38 g
Carb. 51 g
Fiber 5 g
Fat 5 g (1.5 sat fat)
Choleseterol 72 mg
Sodium 418 mg
Diabetic exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 2-1/2 vegetables, 4-1/2 meat

Ingredients

• 2 links turkey sausage, sliced, or 2 oz loose sausage
• 3 ribs celery, chopped
• 1 medium onion, choppped
• 1 gree bell pepper, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp. dried thyme
• 2 cans (14.5 oz) no salt added diced tomatoes
• 2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup long grain brown rice
• 1 lb. boneless chicken breast, cut into 1" pieces
• 1 dash hot sauce (optional)

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat large saucepan coated with cooking spray on medium-high heat. Add turkey sausage. Cook until golden.
2. Add celery, onion, bell pepper and garlic. Saute until tender, 6-7 minutes. Reduce heat and add cayenne pepper, thyme, and salt and ground black pepper to taste. Cook for 3-5 more minutes.
3. Add tomatoes (with juice), broth and rice. Bring to a boil. Turn down heat and cover. Let simmer for about 45 minutes, until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Add chicken in last 30 minutes of cook time. Add hot sauce if desired.