Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya

Ingredients

• •2 chicken breasts, cubed
• •1 lb andouille sausage, sliced
• •1 onion, diced
• •2 celery stalks, diced
• •1 red bell pepper, diced
• •4 cloves garlic, minced
• •2 cups rice
• •1 can diced tomatoes
• •3 cups chicken broth
• •2 tsp Cajun seasoning
• •1 tsp fresh thyme
• •1 bay leaf

Steps

1. 1.Brown the chicken and sausage in a large pot, then set aside.
2. 2.Sauté the onion, celery, and red pepper (the "holy trinity") in the same pot until softened, about 8 minutes - don't rush this, or the vegetables won't develop their sweetness.
3. 3.Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. 4.Stir in the rice, Cajun seasoning, thyme, and bay leaf, and toast for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. 5.Add the diced tomatoes and chicken broth.
6. 6.Return the chicken and sausage to the pot, then simmer covered for 25 minutes until the rice is tender.
7. 7.Discard the bay leaf before serving.