BULGUR JAMBALAYA

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I like making this dish because it allows me to stay on track for my weight loss without giving up foods I love. -Nicholas Monfre, Oak Ridge, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
2 teaspoons olive oil
6 ounces smoked turkey sausage, sliced
1 medium sweet red pepper, diced
2 celery ribs, diced
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup no-salt-added tomato sauce
1 cup bulgur
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional

Steps:

Toss chicken with Cajun seasoning. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; saute chicken until browned, 2-3 minutes. Remove from pan., In same pan, saute sausage until browned, 1-2 minutes. Add red pepper, celery and onion; cook and stir 2 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce; cook 30 seconds. Stir in bulgur, broth, water, chicken and, if desired, cayenne; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until bulgur is tender and liquid is almost absorbed, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 751mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges