CHICKEN AND SHRIMP JAMBALAYA

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This is one of my husband's favorites, and he's a picky eater, so you know it's good! Some folks are surprised how well chicken and shrimp complement each other.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 pound fully cooked smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes with juice
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 bay leaf
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
Dash cayenne
1/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/2 cup cubed cooked chicken breast
1/4 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • In a skillet, saute onion and garlic in butter until crisp-tender. Add the sausage, broth, tomatoes, green pepper, bay leaf, thyme and cayenne. Bring to a boil; add rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add chicken and shrimp; cook 5-10 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink and rice is tender. Discard bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 158mg cholesterol, Sodium 986mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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