Easy-Does-It Jambalaya

== Description ==
Contributed by Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
* Makes 4 (1½-cup) servings
== Ingredients ==
* 1 teaspoon olive oil
* 4 ounces turkey kielbasa link sausage, sliced
* 6 ounces cubed chicken thigh meat
* 12 ounces thawed pepper and onion mix
* ¾ cup thinly sliced celery
* 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
* 2 bay leaves
* ½ teaspoon dried thyme
* ½ teaspoon sugar
* 2 garlic cloves, minced
* ¼ teaspoon salt 6 ounces frozen uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
* ¾ cup uncooked instant brown rice
== Directions ==
# Place a Dutch oven over medium heat until hot.
# Add oil and sausage.
# Cook until sausage begins to brown, stirring frequently.
# Remove from pot and set aside.
# Add the chicken to the pot and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
# Add the pepper and onion mix, celery, tomatoes, bay leaves, thyme, sugar and garlic.
# Bring to a boil over high heat.
# Reduce heat, cover and simmer 30 minutes.
# Add the shrimp and sausage.
# Cover and cook 5 minutes or until shrimp is opaque in center.
# Remove from heat.
# Add the rice and salt.
# Cover and let stand 15 minutes to absorb flavors and to cook the rice.
# Serve immediately.
# To freeze, cool completely.
# Spoon 1½ cups jambalaya into 1-quart freezer resealable plastic food storage bag.
# Release any excess air from bag and seal.
# To thaw, place bag in refrigerator overnight.
# Alternatively, place bag on a microwave-safe plate.
# Open bag and cook on high for 3 minutes or until hot.
== Nutritional information ==
Per serving:
* Cal.: 278 | Cal. from Fat: 22% | Total Fat: 7g | Sat. Fat: 1g | Carb.: 29g | Protein: 24g | Chol.: 117mg | Sodium: 702mg | Fiber: 4 g
* Dietary Exchanges: 2 Starch | 3 Meat
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Category:Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends
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