Chicken breast and kielbasa are sauteed with green pepper, onion celery and garlic, then stewed with chicken stock and rice. This version is lightly spiced, in response to those a little more sensitive to pepper.
INGREDIENTS (for 6 servings):
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
- 8 ounces kielbasa, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 2 cups uncooked white rice
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 3 bay leaves
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
PREPARATION:
Heat oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Saute chicken and kielbasa until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic. Season with cayenne, onion powder, salt and pepper. Cook 5 minutes, or until onion is tender and translucent. Add rice, then stir in chicken stock and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 minutes, or until rice is tender. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and hot pepper sauce.