Sausage and Chicken Gumbo

This recipe, adapted from one published in Cooking Light, was very disappointing!  It really lacked any flavor at all. We added quite a bit of Cajun seasoning to liven it up and that really helped. 


1 cup rice, uncooked
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon vegetable oil 

1 cup frozen chopped onion

1 cup frozen chopped green red bell pepper

1 cup frozen cut okra

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper

1/2 - 1 TBS Cajun Seasoning (key to making this a flavorful dish)

2 cups chopped cooked chicken breasts

8 ounces turkey kielbasa, cut into half moons

1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes with peppers and onion

1 (14 1/2-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth 

Cook rice according to package directions. While rice cooks, combine flour and oil in a Dutch oven; saute over medium-high heat 3 minutes. Add onion and next 6 ingredients (onion through Cajun seasoning); cook 3 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Stir in chicken, kielbasa, tomatoes, and broth; cook 6 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Serve over rice.