Freezer Meal Review: Chicken & Sausage Jambalaya

We had the first (of many) freezer meals this month. It was a hit with everyone. Just spicey enough to have a kick, without overwhelming my little guy and myself.

Since I needed Italian Sausage for another recipe this month, I used that instead of plain smoked sausage. It added a lot more flavor to this dish.

Here's the before picture (Just out of the freezer)

I didn't really have time to thaw it out in the freezer. So this meal went from the freezer into a 350 degree oven for about 30-40 minutes. I checked on it after 30 minutes in intervals to make sure it didn't get dried out.

Here's the after picture:

As you can see, there's just enough for one person left. I may turn this into lunch tomorrow.

To find this, and the other recipes I cooked this month, click here

PointsPlus: 9 (for 1/4 of the pan)
Husband's Grade: A

Inspired by: Once A Month Mom

Chicken Jambalaya

I'm on a Cajun kick lately it seems. This was really good, but I think more suited to a fall/winter meal. It's truly a 'stick-to-your-ribs' goodness!

What's Needed:
4 uncooked, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cubed
3 C. fat-free chicken broth
3/4 C. water
1 1/2 C. uncooked brown rice
7 oz., reduced fat, smoked turkey sausage, diced
1 tsp. celery seed (or 1/2 C. celery, thinly sliced, if you enjoy that)
1/2 a medium onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 tsp. Cajun seasoning
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 bay leaves (whole)
14 1/2 oz. can no-salt diced tomatoes, undrained

1. Stir together all ingredients in the crockpot, saving the chicken for last.
2. Cover. Cook on HIGH 6-7 hours.

Husband's Grade: B
PointsPlus: 7 (1/6 of the recipe)