Jambalaya | Basics

Ingredients

• 3 Aurora Valley Organic boneless chicken thighs (with skin) (split lengthwise)
• 1 tablespoon Basics Creole Seasoning (divided (see recipe below))
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion (1 inch dice)
• 2 teaspoons garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup brown rice (or Jasmine rice)
• 1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes (with juice, low-sodium)
• 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 2 Andouille or smoked sausages (cut into 8 pieces, angle cut)
• 1 whole red bell pepper (1 inch dice)
• 1 whole green bell pepper (1 inch dice)
• 3 stalks celery (cut into 1 inch pieces)
• 12 16-20 count/pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)