Louisiana Jambalaya

Ingredients

• 1 ½ pounds chicken tenders
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• ¾ pound smoked turkey sausage, cut into ¼-inch slices
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 cups uncooked rice*
• ¼ to ½ teaspoon ground red pepper
• 2 ½ cups chicken broth
• green onions, sliced 1 cup
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
• celery leaves, for garnish