chicken and sausage gumbo

Ingredients For chicken and sausage gumbo

• 2 Tbsp

  butter
• 1 Tbsp

  minced garlic
• 1/2 lb

  smoked sausage
• 1 lg

  onion
• 1 lg

  green pepper
• 2 stick

  celery
• 1 lb

  boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 3 Tbsp

  flour
• 1 1/2 c

  frozen okra slices
• 1 c

  white rice
• 4 tsp

  chicken bouillon granules
• 4 c

  water
• 1 can

  diced tomatoes (14-16 oz)
• 2

  bay leaves
• 1 Tbsp

  parsley flakes
• 1 tsp

  onion powder
• 1/2 tsp

  paprika
• 1/2 tsp

  ground red or cayenne pepper (optional)
• salt and pepper to taste