"Lite" Jambalaya Recipe

Name: "Lite" Jambalaya
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. chicken breast, boneless, skinless and cubed; 1 lb. turkey sausage; 6 oz. frozen shrimp; 1 Tbsp. butter; 1 c. onions, chopped; 3/4 c. green peppers, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; salt and pepper to taste; 1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg; 1/8 tsp. ground cloves; 1 qt. chicken broth; 1 qt. water; 1 1/2 c. rice; 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb. chicken breast, boneless, skinless and cubed
1 lb. turkey sausage
6 oz. frozen shrimp
1 Tbsp. butter
1 c. onions, chopped
3/4 c. green peppers, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
salt and pepper to taste
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
1 qt. chicken broth
1 qt. water
1 1/2 c. rice
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

1
In a heavy pan, saute chicken cubes, butter, onions and garlic until chicken is thoroughly cooked.
2
Add sausage, salt, pepper, nutmeg and cloves and simmer on low heat for 3 to 5 minutes.
3
Add chicken broth and water and bring to a boil.
4
Stir in rice; lower heat and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes or until rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
5
Stir in shrimp and let them get hot.
6
Pour into serving dish with cayenne pepper.
7
Serve hot!

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. chicken breast, boneless, skinless and cubed, 1 lb. turkey sausage, 6 oz. frozen shrimp, 1 Tbsp. butter, and more.

Yes, "Lite" Jambalaya falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

"Lite" Jambalaya

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