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Chicken and Shrimp Jambalaya

Contributed By: gelibeli8
Better Homes and Gardens

Ingredients

1 cup Sliced celery

1 Large onion, chopped

1 14-1/2-ounce can low-sodium tomatoes, cut-up

1 14-1/2-ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth

1/2 of a 6-ounce Can (1/3 cup) tomato paste

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1-1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning or 1 recipe homemade Cajun seasoning (see recipe below)

1 pound Skinless, boneless chicken breast halves or thighs, cut into 3/4-inch pieces

1-1/2 cups Instant rice

8 ounces Cooked, peeled, deveined shrimp

3/4 cup Chopped green sweet pepper

Preparation

1. In a 3-1/2- or 4-quart crockery cooker combine celery, onion, undrained tomatoes, broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and Cajun seasoning. Stir in chicken.

2. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 5 to 6 hours or on high-heat setting for 2-1/2 to 3 hours. Stir in rice, shrimp, and sweet pepper. Cover and let stand 10 to 15 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Makes 6 servings.

Homemade Cajun Seasoning: In a small bowl combine 1/4 teaspoon white pepper, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper, 1/4 teaspoon paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Chicken & Turkey
Shellfish
Actual Cooking Time: More than 2 hours
Number of Servings: 6
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Crock Pot
Nutrition Content: Low Fat
Meal Type: Entree

Nutrient Information

Calories: 261
Total Fat: 2 g
Carbohydrates: 30 g
Protein: 30 g
Calcium: 6%
Sodium: 391 mg
Fiber: 2 g