Chicken Jambalaya Cajun Style (Print Version)
A savory, meaty one-pot dish with chicken, sausage, tomatoes, rice, and a kick of Cajun flavor.
# Ingredients:
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3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
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3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
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1-1/2 cups uncooked brown rice
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4 ounces reduced-fat smoked turkey sausage, diced
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1/2 cup thinly sliced celery with leaves
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1/2 cup chopped onion
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1/2 cup chopped green pepper
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2 to 3 teaspoons Cajun or Creole seasoning
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1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
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1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
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1 bay leaf
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1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
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Chopped green onions (optional)
# Steps:
01 -
In a large skillet lightly coated with cooking spray, saute chicken for 2-3 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.
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Stir in chicken broth, brown rice, turkey sausage, celery, onion, green pepper, Cajun or Creole seasoning, garlic, hot pepper sauce, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
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Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 50-60 minutes or until heated through.
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Stir in diced tomatoes; cover and simmer 10 minutes longer or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
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Remove from heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Discard bay leaf before serving.
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Serve with chopped green onions if desired.
# Helpful Notes:
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Jambalaya is a one-pot meal that reheats well and doubles easily.