Louisiana Jambalaya

Description
Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

 * 1½ pounds chicken tenders
 * ½ teaspoon salt
 * ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
 * ¾ pound smoked turkey sausage, cut into ¼-inch slices
 * 2 medium onions, chopped
 * 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
 * 1 cup chopped celery
 * 1 clove garlic, minced
 * 2 cups uncooked rice
 * ¼ to ½ teaspoon ground red pepper
 * 2½ cups chicken broth
 * 1 cup sliced green onions
 * 1 medium tomato, chopped
 * celery leaves for garnish

Directions

 * 1) Season chicken with salt and black pepper.
 * 2) Heat oil in large saucepan or dutch oven over high heat until hot.
 * 3) Add chicken, stirring until brown on all sides.
 * 4) Add sausage; cook 2 to 3 minutes.
 * 5) Remove chicken and sausage from saucepan; set aside.
 * 6) Add chopped onions, green pepper, celery and garlic in same saucepan; cook and stir over medium-high heat until crisp-tender.
 * 7) Stir in rice, red pepper, broth and reserved chicken and sausage; bring to a boil.
 * 8) Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 30 minutes.
 * 9) Stir in green onions and tomato.
 * 10) Garnish with celery leaves.
 * 11) Serve immediately.