full house jambalaya

Ingredients

• 6 - chicken thighs, skinless and boneless, cut into cubes
• 2 teaspoons creole seasoning
• 4-6 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
• 8 ounces andouille sausage or other smoked sausage
• 8 ounces ham,cooked and cubed
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 small green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch strips
• 1 small yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch strips
• 1 small red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch strips
• 4 - celery stalks, chopped
• 1 tablespoon thyme, leaves, fresh
• 4 - bay leaves
• 6 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 1/2 cups long grain rice, uncooked
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2-16 ounces can diced tomatoes or rotel your heat choice
• 1 pound shrimp, large, peeled and deveined
• - kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• - fresh parsley for garnish
• 1/2 cup green onions, sliced for garnish
• 1/2 pound okra, fresh or frozen, sliced