Shrimp Gumbo in Pastry Shells

Portion Size: ½ cup over 1 pastry shell

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
1 (10 ounce) package Puff Pastry ShellsOr use toasted English muffins or bread
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small green pepper, choppedWash, trim and chop
1 small red pepper, choppedWash, trim and chop
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/4 c. all purpose flour
2  (14 oz.) cans fat free evaporated milk
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
½ lb. diced cooked chicken
1 lb. cooked shrimp Shelled, deveined and coarsely chopped
1 lb. ounces kielbasa, diced

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1Bake the pastry shells according to the package directionsRemove from the baking sheet and cool on a wire rack
2Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat
3Add the green pepper, red pepper, garlic powder and ground red pepperCook for about 5 minutes or until tender
4Stir in flour.  Stir the evaporated milk, chicken broth, chicken, shrimp, and kielbasa into the skillet
5Heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cook for 5 minutes.Cook until internal temperature reaches 165° F for 15 seconds.
6Spoon about 1/2 cup of the chicken mixture in each shell.
7Serve immediately

Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates