"An easy one pot Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya recipe. The perfect comfort food recipe for a cold winter day or to celebrate Mardi Gras...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 Tablespoon olive oil
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1 pound andouille sausage, cut on an angle into ¼ inch thick slices
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1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
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2 Tablespoons butter, unsalted
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2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1 yellow or white onion, chopped
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4 green onions, chopped
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3 ribs celery, chopped
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1 green bell pepper, chopped
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
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1 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional), more to taste
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14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes
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2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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1 1/4 cup long-grain white rice
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1 bay leaf (optional)