Jambalaya

8 servings

A popular cajun dish that can be prepared in one pot.

• 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts, cut in strips
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, ground
• 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
• 3/4 pound smoked turkey sausage,
     cut in 1/4-inch slices
• 2 onions, chopped
• 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 1 minced garlic clove
• 2 cups rice, uncooked
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup sliced green onions
• 1 tomato, chopped

Season chicken with salt and black pepper; brown in hot oil in large saucepan or Dutch oven over high heat. Add sausage; cook 2 to 3 minutes.

Remove chicken and sausage from pan; set aside. Cook onions, green pepper, celery, garlic in same saucepan over medium-high heat until tender crisp; stir in rice, cayenne pepper, broth and reserved chicken and sausage; bring to a boil. Simmer, covered, 30 minutes. Stir in green onions and tomato.

Good served with Cornbread.

Bon appetit!