‘PAELLA’ PRONTO (THURSDAY)

Servings: makes 6 servings Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: about 30 minutes

1 (10-ounce) package frozen petite green peas

1 (13 1/2-ounce) package mild to hot turkey sausage, cut into 1/4-inch pieces

3/4 to 1 pound chicken tenders, cut into bite-size pieces 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped

1 clove garlic, crushed

1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1 (8-ounce) package yellow rice mix (discard seasoning package; see NOTE)

2 cups water ⅛ teaspoon coarse salt Black pepper to taste

Microwave peas 3 minutes on high (100 percent power); set aside. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook sausage 3 to 4 minutes on mediumhigh; stir occasionally. Remove to a plate. In same skillet, add chicken and cook 4 to 5 minutes or until no longer pink. Transfer to separate plate. In same skillet, add bell pepper, garlic and thyme; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add rice mix, water and sausage; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, covered, 10 minutes or until most of liquid has been absorbed. Stir peas and chicken into rice mixture and cook, covered, 5 minutes or until heated through. Add the salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

NOTE: The rice seasoning packet adds 493 milligrams sodium per serving.

Per serving: 338 calories, 27 grams protein, 8 grams fat (21 percent calories from fat), 2.1 grams saturated fat, 37 grams carbohydrate, 90 milligrams cholesterol, 613 milligrams sodium, 3 grams fiber. Carb Count: 2.5.