Easy-Does-It Jambalaya

Description
Contributed by Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
 * Makes 4 (1½-cup) servings

Ingredients

 * 1 teaspoon olive oil
 * 4 ounces turkey kielbasa link sausage, sliced
 * 6 ounces cubed chicken thigh meat
 * 12 ounces thawed pepper and onion mix
 * ¾ cup thinly sliced celery
 * 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
 * 2 bay leaves
 * ½ teaspoon dried thyme
 * ½ teaspoon sugar
 * 2 garlic cloves, minced
 * ¼ teaspoon salt 6 ounces frozen uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
 * ¾ cup uncooked instant brown rice

Directions

 * 1) Place a Dutch oven over medium heat until hot.
 * 2) Add oil and sausage.
 * 3) Cook until sausage begins to brown, stirring frequently.
 * 4) Remove from pot and set aside.
 * 5) Add the chicken to the pot and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
 * 6) Add the pepper and onion mix, celery, tomatoes, bay leaves, thyme, sugar and garlic.
 * 7) Bring to a boil over high heat.
 * 8) Reduce heat, cover and simmer 30 minutes.
 * 9) Add the shrimp and sausage.
 * 10) Cover and cook 5 minutes or until shrimp is opaque in center.
 * 11) Remove from heat.
 * 12) Add the rice and salt.
 * 13) Cover and let stand 15 minutes to absorb flavors and to cook the rice.
 * 14) Serve immediately.
 * 15) To freeze, cool completely.
 * 16) Spoon 1½ cups jambalaya into 1-quart freezer resealable plastic food storage bag.
 * 17) Release any excess air from bag and seal.
 * 18) To thaw, place bag in refrigerator overnight.
 * 19) Alternatively, place bag on a microwave-safe plate.
 * 20) Open bag and cook on high for 3 minutes or until hot.

Nutritional information
Per serving:
 * Cal.: 278 | Cal. from Fat: 22% | Total Fat: 7g | Sat. Fat: 1g | Carb.: 29g | Protein: 24g | Chol.: 117mg | Sodium: 702mg | Fiber: 4 g
 * Dietary Exchanges: 2 Starch | 3 Meat