JAMBALAYA WITH TURKEY SAUSAGE

Jambalaya with Turkey Sausage image

This is a surprisingly light and tasty dish. The Cajun seasoning adds so much flavor and will impress your guests at how delicious it is.-Lynn Desjardins, Atkinson, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
3 cups chicken broth
1-1/2 cups uncooked brown rice
4 ounces smoked turkey sausage, diced
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery with leaves
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 to 3 teaspoons Cajun or Creole seasoning
1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 bay leaf
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

Steps:

In a large nonstick skillet lightly coated with cooking spray, saute chicken for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the next 10 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 50-60 minutes. , Stir in tomatoes; cover and simmer 10 minutes longer or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Discard bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 974mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein.