Santa's Chicken Jambalaya

Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups chopped onions
• 1 chopped green pepper
• 3 chopped celery ribs
• 6 sliced garlic cloves
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken
• 1 lb andouille sausage
• 2 cups rice, uncooked
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 24 ounces chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 12 green onions
• 1/2 italian parsley, chopped
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Recipe

• 1 in heavy 8 quart dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. add bell pepper and celery. when they start to wilt, add onions and garlic. saute until transparent, about 5 minutes. add chicken, cook stirring occasionally. add sausage and rice. cook, stirring constantly until rice is light golden-brown, about 8 minutes. add tomatoes, stir. cook 2 minutes. stir in broth. add seasonings. bring to a boil, reduce heat. cover and simmer until rice is tender and no liquid remains, about 45 minutes. taste for seasoning, adjust if necessary. add chopped green onions and parsley. cover and cook for 5 minutes. serve hot.