Cajun Chicken Étouffée

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 3 celery stalks, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 (14.5 oz) can of diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt
• black pepper
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce (optional)
• 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• Cooked white rice, for serving