Enlightened Jambalaya

Ingredients

• cooking spray
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken thigh, cut into 3/4 inch pieces
• 1/2 teaspoon cajun seasoning
• 14 ounces turkey kielbasa, sliced 1/4 thick (I use Jennie-o brand)
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 jalapeno, minced (optional to make up for lack of spice in the sausage)
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste
• 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 12 ounces medium shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails
• 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, minced
• 3 green onions, finely diced

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. 2

   Coat a saute pan with cooking spray and add olive oil over medium high heat.

3. 3

   Season chicken with cajun seasoning, the brown in the hot pan and set aside.

4. 4

   Add turkey kielbasa, onion, celery, peppers, thyme, oregano, paprika, salt, and cayenne to the pan, and cook until onions are translucent.

5. 5

   Add rice, tomatoes, and broth and bring to a boil.

6. 6

   Pour mixture into a baking dish and top with the chicken, cover with foil and bake for 40-45 minutes until chicken is done and rice is cooked.

7. 7

   Stir in shrimp, parsley and onions, recover and cook 5-8 more minutes until shrimp are done.