Jambalaya

• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic , minced
• 1 onion , finely chopped
• 1 green bell pepper , seeded and chopped
• 1 talk celery , finely chopped
• 1 lb smoked sausage (andouille), cut into ¾ inch slices
• 1 lb chicken breast , cubed
• 28 oz diced tomatoes (canned)
• 15 oz tomato sauce (canned)
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon creole seasoning (recipe below)
• 1-½ cups rice

Creole or Cajun seasoning

• 3 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon basil
• ½ teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Equipment

• Dutch oven