SPICY JAMBALAYA

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In Eufaula, Alabama, Amy Chop uses just the right amount of seasonings to spice up this memorable main dish. It's loaded with zesty sausage, tender chicken and tasty shrimp, too.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

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Ingredients

1 package (5.9 ounces) instant chicken-flavored rice and sauce mix
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1/4 pound bulk Italian sausage
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1 celery rib, thinly sliced
1 small onion, chopped
1 medium tomato, chopped
1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/4 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped

Steps:

Prepare rice mix according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook chicken and sausage in butter for 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the green pepper, celery and onion; cook and stir until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender., Stir in tomato and seasonings; heat through. Add the shrimp; cook an stir for 3-4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Serve with the prepared rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 1103mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.