HEARTY JAMBALAYA

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Mel Miller of Perkins, Oklahoma shares this meaty and satisfying jambalaya.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, saute the sausage, chicken, onion, celery, green pepper and garlic in butter until chicken is browned. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. , Stir in shrimp; cover and simmer for 4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Serve over rice, if desired. Freeze option: Freeze cooled jambalaya in a freezer container. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 675mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges