Ingredients: |
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 ribs celery, chopped 1 onion, diced 1 small red bell pepper, cored and diced 1 small yellow bell pepper, cored and diced 1 small green bell pepper, cored and diced 1 or 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces 1 pound hot Italian sausage, thinly sliced into rounds 3 cups chicken stock 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes 1 1/2 cups uncooked rice 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon thyme 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined Salt and pepper
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Directions: |
Directions:Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium high heat. Add celery, onion, peppers, and garlic. Saute for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft and mostly cooked. Add the remaining oil, sausage, and chicken. Stir to combine. Continue sautéing for an additional 5 minutes or until chicken is mostly cooked.
Add the chicken stock, tomatoes, rice, and spices. Stir to combine. Reduce heat to medium low. Cover, and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes or until the rice is cooked, stirring occasionally.
Once the rice is tender, add the shrimp. Stir to combine. Let the mixture continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are cooked and no longer pink. Remove the bay leaf, and season with salt and pepper and hot sauce if desired. |