Chicken Jambalaya Packets

Ingredients

• heavy duty aluminum foil, 4 sheets 12 x 18 inches
• 1 cup Uncle Ben's converted brand rice, cook according to package instructions. For even more flavor, rice may be cooked in chicken broth. R
• 3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• 3-4 teaspoons cajun seasoning (many good recipes on zaar)
• 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced

• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon dehydrated onion
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• 1 dash cayenne pepper
• 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
• green onion, sliced (scallions)

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven 450 degrees.

2. 2

   Spray sheets of heavy duty aluminum foil with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.

3. 3

   Cut chicken into 1 inch strips and pat dry with paper towel.

4. 4

   Season chicken strips with Cajun seasoning.

5. 5

   In a small bowl combine tomato sauce, sugar, salt, garlic, dehydrated onions, fresh parsley, dried Italian seasoning, cayenne and bell pepper.

6. 6

   In a large bowl combine cooked rice, tomato mixture, seasoned chicken strips and smoked sausage slices.

7. 7

   Center one-fourth of mixture on each sheet of greased foil, leaving room for heat circulation inside.

8. 8

   Repeat to make four packets and place on baking sheet. Two baking sheets may be required.

9. 9

   Bake 15 - 20 minutes.

10. 10

    Open packet as directed above and top with green onions.

11. 11

    Even better the next day!