Chicken Jambalaya Packets

• heavy duty aluminum foil, 4 sheets 12 x 18 inches
• Uncle Ben's converted brand rice, cook according to package instructions. For even more flavor, rice may be cooked in chicken broth (use only converted rice)1 cup
• boneless skinless chicken breast halves↗3
• cajun seasoning (many good recipes on zaar)3 -4 teaspoons
• smoked sausage, sliced↗1 lb
• tomato sauce↗1 can
• sugar↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• garlic cloves, minced↗2
• dehydrated onion↗1 tablespoon
• fresh parsley↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• dried Italian seasoning↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• cayenne pepper↗1 dash
• green bell pepper, chopped1⁄2
• green onion, sliced (scallions)↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven 450 degrees.

2. 2

   Spray sheets of heavy duty aluminum foil with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.

3. 3

   Cut chicken into 1 inch strips and pat dry with paper towel.

4. 4

   Season chicken strips with Cajun seasoning.

5. 5

   In a small bowl combine tomato sauce, sugar, salt, garlic, dehydrated onions, fresh parsley, dried Italian seasoning, cayenne and bell pepper.

6. 6

   In a large bowl combine cooked rice, tomato mixture, seasoned chicken strips and smoked sausage slices.

7. 7

   Center one-fourth of mixture on each sheet of greased foil, leaving room for heat circulation inside.

8. 8

   Repeat to make four packets and place on baking sheet. Two baking sheets may be required.

9. 9

   Bake 25 - 30 minutes.

10. 10

    Open packet as directed above and top with green onions.

11. 11

    Even better the next day!