cajun jambalaya

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil, extra virgin
• 8 oz - diced andouille, chorizo or any other smoked sausage.
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper, any color, use your favorite.
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 1/2 cup diced carrot
• 3 tablespoons minced garlic
• 3 - chopped green onions, white and green parts
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon creole seasoning (listed below)
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
• 2 - bay leaves
• 1 1/2 cups medium grain white rice, uncooked
• 3 cups chicken stock
• CREOLE SEASONING (YIELD=2/3 CUP):
• 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons granulated garlic
• 1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon granulated onion powder
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• - combine all ingredients and store in air-tight container.