Jambalaya

Step 1

Preheat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook, tossing occasionally until browned, about 5 - 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain, leave oil in pan.

Step 2

Add onion, bell pepper, and celery to pot. Saute 6 minutes. Add garlic and saute 1 minute longer.

Step 3

Pour in chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, paprika, thyme, oregano, cayenne pepper and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in cooked sausage and rice.

Step 4

Bring mixture to a light boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low heat, cover and simmer until rice is almost fully tender, about 20 - 25 minutes. Stir in a little extra broth as needed.

Step 5

Stir in shrimp and okra, cover and continue to cook until shrimp have cooked through, about 4 - 5 minutes.

Step 6

Stir in chicken, green onions and parsley. Serve immediately garnishing each serving with more parsley if desired.