BAYOU BLAST JAMBALAYA

Bayou Blast Jambalaya image

Provided by Ronda Krouch

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 Tbsp each flour and safflower oil
1 c each chopped red onions and celery
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 tsp each chopped garlic, thyme
1 tsp creole seasoning blend
2 oz diced turkey kielbasa
1 c low-sodium chicken broth
1 can(s) 14.5 oz peeled tomatoes w/ juice, chopped
1 Tbsp tomato paste
11/2 c chopped leftover roasted chicken
2 c cooked rice
2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

1. In saucepot over medium heat, cook flour and safflower oil 5 min. or until golden brown, stirring occasionally.
2. Add onions, celery and peppers. Cook 5 min. or until peppers are crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Add garlic, thyme and Creole seasoning blend. Cook 30 sec.
3. Stir in diced kielbasa, chicken broth, tomatoes with juice and tomato paste. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium. Let simmer 10 min. Stir in chicken, rice and parsley. Cook 2 min. or until heated through.