Spicy Chicken Andouille Sausage Gumbo

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 celery stalk, chopped
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 8 ounces chicken andouille sausage, sliced
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 1 (14.5 ounces) can of diced tomatoes, drained
• 2 cups okra, sliced
• 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Cooked white rice (for serving)
• Chopped green onions (for garnish)
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)