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Chicken Jambalaya

yield
6 servings.

ingredients

3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1-1/2 cups uncooked brown rice
4 ounces reduced-fat 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) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained

directions
In a large nonstick skillet lightly coated with nonstick 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: One serving (1 cup) equals 302 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat),
43 mg cholesterol, 452 mg sodium, 45 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 21 g protein.

Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 lean meat, 1 vegetable.

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