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Chicken and Shrimp Jambalaya

If you like spicy Cajun food, use the Homemade Cajun Seasoning. The Cajun seasoning blend you buy in the supermarket is less peppery than our home-mixed three-pepper combo.

SERVINGS: 6 servings

CARB GRAMS PER SERVING: 30

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by 1 person

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:

Servings: 6 servings
Calories 261
Total Fat (g) 2
Cholesterol (mg) 118
Sodium (mg) 391
Carbohydrate (g) 30
Fiber (g) 2
Protein (g) 30
Vitamin A (DV%) 11
Vitamin C (DV%) 54
Calcium (DV%) 6
Iron (DV%) 22

Diabetic Exchanges

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

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.