Rainy Day Jambalaya

Today's post is themed after our recent rainy-almost-spring-weather we have been having in Upstate South Carolina.  Of course, this also yummy and warm crockpot recipe weather!  I prepared this recipe before going to meet with my intern at 8am and it was done by the time I got home, and the house smelled amazing!  It is also a great recipe party recipe if you hosting 5+ people for dinner.

Heart Healthy Chicken Jambalaya

Heart Healthy Chicken Jambalaya

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

12oz Fully Cooked Al Fresco Smoked Andouille All Natural Chicken Sausage

1 can Low-Sodium Dark Red Kidney Beans, rinsed and drained

1 16oz package frozen peppers and onions

1 14.5oz can no salt added diced tomatoes 

1 Box Reduced Sodium Jambalaya Mix

2 cups water

Jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced (optional)

Directions

1.  Half chicken sausage length wise and cut into half moon slices (about 1/2 inch).

2.  Add frozen vegetables to bottom of a 3.5-4 quart slow crockpot.  Top with chicken sausage and dark red kidney beans.

3.  Add water, undrained no salt tomatoes and jambalaya mix.  

4.  Cover and cook on low heat setting for 6.5-7.5 hours or 3-3.5 hours on high.  

5.  Cook until water is absorbed and rice is fully cooked, do not over cook as it will make the rice soggy.  

6.  Serve a 1 cup serving in a bowl and top with low fat jalapeno or cheddar cheese!  Add a side salad and enjoy!

Nutrition: 259 calories, 3.5g Fat, 1g saturated fat, 608mg sodium, 40g Total Carb, 6.5g Fiber

What is your favorite crockpot meal?