Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

Adapted from the Weight Watcher's website.

Ingredients:

6 oz sausage

6 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast

1 clove garlic

10 oz frozen gumbo-style vegetables

1 tbsp flour

1 cup canned, crushed tomatoes

1 cup chicken broth

1 bay leaf

1/4 tsp dried thyme

1/8 tsp salt

1/8 tsp black pepper

1 medium scallion (optional)

Cooking Spray

Method:

1. Brown sausage. Add chicken breast and minced garlic when the pan is coated with the sausage grease (icky, I know, but it happens!)

2. Remove meats from pan and cut into 1" chunks. Return to pan and add frozen vegetables.

3. Cook until vegetables are thawed and sprinkle with flour.

4. Stir in chicken broth, tomatoes and spices. Simmer for at least 5 minutes. (I've simmered this for up to an hour and the gumbo reduces to a lovely, rich sauce coating the meat and vegetables. Your preference.)