Shrimp & Chicken Sausage With Grits Recipe

Name: Shrimp & Chicken Sausage With Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

Servings: persons

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

1
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.
2
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, brown sausage in 1 teaspoon oil. Remove and keep warm.
3
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.
4
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.

521

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Shrimp & Chicken Sausage With Grits 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.

Shrimp & Chicken Sausage With Grits

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