SHRIMP & CHICKEN SAUSAGE WITH GRITS

Shrimp & Chicken Sausage with Grits image

I'm originally from Tennessee and had never had shrimp and grits until I moved to South Carolina several years ago. I think my version is just as tasty but easier on the waistline.-Athena Russell, Florence, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 cups water
1 cup quick-cooking grits
4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed
3 fully cooked spicy chicken sausage links (3 ounces each), cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 teaspoons canola oil, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 green onions, chopped, divided
4 teaspoons whole wheat flour
1-1/2 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup fat-free evaporated milk
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 medium tomato, chopped

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 5-7 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cream cheese until melted., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, brown sausage in 1 teaspoon oil. Remove and keep warm., In the same pan, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and half of the green onions; cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in flour until blended; gradually whisk in broth and milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Stir in shrimp and sausage; cook for 3-5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Serve with grits; top with tomato and remaining green onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 161mg cholesterol, Sodium 810mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges