Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya - Chili Pepper Madness

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 pound andouille or smoked sausage (thinly sliced (8 ounces))
• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
• 1 large onion (chopped)
• 1 large green bell pepper (chopped)
• 2 stalks celery (chopped)
• 4 cloves garlic (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasonings (or more to taste)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1.5 cups long-grain white rice (rinsed until water runs clear and drained)
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 3 dried bay leaves
• Hot sauce (for serving)
• Garnish. Chopped green onion, chopped parsley, red chili flakes.