Perfect Jambalaya with Fluffy Rice and Cajun Flavor

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 12 ounces andouille sausage, sliced
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1 cup diced bell pepper
• 1 cup diced celery
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice, rinsed
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup crushed tomatoes
• 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined