One-Dish Chicken and Kielbasa Rice

The turmeric, chicken broth, and sausage add layers of flavor to the rice. If you want to splurge, you can substitute a few crushed saffron threads for the turmeric.

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 1/2 cups)

Ingredients

• 2  cups  fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
• 1/8  teaspoon  ground turmeric
• 8  ounces  turkey kielbasa, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 2  cups  long-grain parboiled rice (such as Uncle Ben's)
• 2  teaspoons  olive oil
• 8  ounces  skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1  cup  prechopped onion
• 1  cup  prechopped green bell pepper
• 1/2  cup  frozen green peas
• 1/4  cup  sliced pitted stuffed manzanilla (or green) olives
• 1  tablespoon  bottled minced garlic

Preparation

Combine the first 3 ingredients in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Stir in rice. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand for 5 minutes.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add chicken pieces; cook 2 minutes or until browned, stirring occasionally. Add onion and bell pepper; sauté 4 minutes or until tender. Stir in peas, sliced olives, and garlic; sauté 1 minute. Add rice mixture; cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated, stirring constantly.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

428 (24% from fat)

Fat:

11.5g (sat 2.6g,mono 5.4g,poly 2.4g)

Protein:

26.7g

Carbohydrate:

53.1g

Fiber:

4g

Cholesterol:

84mg

Iron:

5.2mg

Sodium:

891mg

Calcium:

60mg