How to Make Healthier Cajun Jambalaya with Rice

Gather the ingredients. Spray a large dutch oven with non-stick cooking spray so that your chicken and sausage don't stick. Then place the chicken sausage and chicken over medium-high heat. Continuously stir the meat and the sausage in the pan, and continue cooking until they are lightly browned, and the chicken is no longer pink on the inside. Once the chicken and sausage are cooked through, remove and set aside. Add the canola oil to the pan, and cook the celery, green pepper, and garlic for 3 to 5 minutes, until tender. Add the thyme and rice, and cook 3 more minutes. Stir in the cooked sausage, cooked chicken thighs, chicken broth, tomatoes, salt, black pepper, and ground red pepper. Cover and cook on low, simmering for 35 to 40 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed. Add the shrimp, and cook 3 to 5 minutes longer, until the shrimp are bright pink.