Classic Chicken-Sausage Jambalaya Recipe

Classic Chicken-Sausage Jambalaya Recipe

  • 1/4 pound lean turkey sausage
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 sweet green peppers, chopped
  • 3 plum tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 ribs celery, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped scallions
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3/4 pound chicken cutlets, diced
  • 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking brown rice
  • 2 cups reduced-fat chicken broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/8 teaspoon Cajun spice mix
  • 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the sausage until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  2. Add the sugar, peppers, tomatoes, onions, celery, scallions and garlic. Saute until the vegetables are tender, about 7 minutes.
  3. Add the chicken and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the rice, sausage, broth, bay leaves, Worcestershire sauce, Cajun spice and hot-pepper sauce. Cover and simmer until the rice is tender, about 10 minutes. Add the basil and thyme, and heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove and discard the bay leaves.
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