SAUSAGE 'N' CHICKEN SKILLET

Sausage 'n' Chicken Skillet image

Says Joanna Iovino of Commack, New York: "Chicken and rice was a staple at my parents' house, but the chicken never turned out quite right. I enjoy this recipe much more now that I use tasty skinless chicken and kielbasa."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons canola oil
1/4 pound smoked turkey kielbasa, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 small green pepper, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups water
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/2 teaspoon reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon thyme and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, saute chicken in oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. , In the same skillet, saute the kielbasa, onion and green pepper until vegetables are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the water, rice, bouillon, hot pepper sauce, and remaining thyme and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 18-20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender., Return chicken to the pan; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 352mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges