Description
A flavorful one-pot meal combining smoky turkey kielbasa, tender shrimp, colorful bell peppers, and aromatic spices cooked with white rice in a savory chicken broth. This easy and hearty dish is perfect for a satisfying dinner with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
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Meats
- 13 oz turkey kielbasa, sliced into 1/4" rounds
- 1 lb raw, deveined shrimp
Vegetables
- 2 bell peppers, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 scallions, chopped
Spices & Seasonings
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, plus more to taste
Pantry
- 1.5 cups white rice, uncooked
- 3 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Prepare Kielbasa: Slice the turkey kielbasa into 1/4-inch rounds. This ensures even browning and quick cooking.
- Brown Kielbasa: Spray the bottom of a Dutch oven or large pot with olive oil spray and heat over medium-high. Add kielbasa slices and cook for about 10 minutes until browned on the outsides to develop flavor.
- Sauté Vegetables: Dice bell peppers and onion, then add to the pot with the kielbasa. Cook for approximately 10 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Stir occasionally and use the moisture released to deglaze the pot by scraping up any browned bits.
- Add Spices and Tomatoes: Stir in paprika, onion powder, oregano, cayenne pepper, and kosher salt. Add halved cherry tomatoes and mix everything thoroughly to combine flavors.
- Add Rice and Broth: Add the dry white rice to the pot and stir to coat it with the vegetable and spice mixture. Pour in the reduced sodium chicken broth and stir again.
- Simmer Rice: Increase heat to bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, cover the pot and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until the rice is tender, checking to ensure it is fully cooked before proceeding.
- Cook Shrimp: Add the raw shrimp to the pot and stir to mix. Cover again and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the shrimp turn opaque and firm, indicating they are cooked through.
- Finish and Season: Stir in the chopped scallions. Taste the dish and adjust seasoning by adding more salt for saltiness or cayenne for extra heat if desired.
Notes
- Weight Watchers Points: 9 points (Green), 8 points (Blue and Purple)
- You can substitute turkey kielbasa with chicken sausage or smoked sausage if preferred.
- For a spicier variation, increase the amount of cayenne pepper or add hot sauce to taste.
- Make sure to use reduced sodium chicken broth to control the salt level of the dish.
- If the rice is not fully cooked after 20 minutes, add a splash of water and continue cooking until tender.
