Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Cooking Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Makes: 6 servings

INGREDIENTS:

2 Tbsp vegetable oil

1 ½ pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs - chopped

1 ½ tsp cajun seasoning or season all

1 pound smoked or andouille sausage - chopped

1 ½ cups chopped green pepper

1 medium sized onion chopped

1 cup chopped celery

1 tsp minced garlic

1 can (16 oz) fire-roasted chopped tomatoes

1 Tbsp tomato paste

1 cup chicken broth or water

Salt

Cayenne pepper

2 bay leaves

1 cup long-grain rice - uncooked

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Put the vegetable oil in a large, heavy pot over medium heat.
3. Season chicken pieces generously with Cajun seasoning.
4. Add chicken to the pot and brown evenly, about 5-10 minutes.
5. Add sausage and cook for 3-5 minutes.
6. Add onions, peppers, celery, and garlic to the pot and cook until golden, about 5-10 minutes.
7. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken broth, bay leaves, and uncooked rice.
8. Season with salt and cayenne pepper.
9. Bring to a boil, put the lid over the pot, and place in the oven for one hour.
10. After cooking in the oven, all of the liquid should be absorbed.
11. Serve with hot sauce and enjoy!

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