Family Friendly Jambalaya

Found this recipe on another website. I just tried this last night with the family....I thought it was fantastic, but my family thought it was a little too spicy. I think next time I will cut the Cajun spice down and add some Beau Monde instead.

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 12  ounces boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into cubes
• 1⁄2 lb cooked ham, cubed
• 1⁄2 lb kielbasa, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1  medium red onion, cut into thin wedges
• 2  celery ribs, finely diced
• 3  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  cup converted rice
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1  cup chicken broth
• 1  green bell pepper, diced
• 2 -3  teaspoons  cajun seasoning
• 2  bay leaves
• 1  lb large shrimp, peeled and devained
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped flat leaf parsley
• 6  scallions, finely chopped

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a 4-5 quart Dutch oven, heat 1 t oil over med-high heat. Add chicken and cook, turning for about 4 min, transfer to a plate. Add ham and sausage, cook until lightly browned, about 3 minute Transfer to plate with chicken. Add remaining 1 T oil to Dutch oven. Add onion, celery and garlic; cook until softened about 4 minute Stir in rice, tomatoes, broth, bell pepper, Cajun seasoning, bay leaves and meats, bring to a boil.
2. Cover and bake until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender about 35 minute Add shrimp, pushing into the mixture, then cover and bake until shrimp is opaque 5-10 minute Discard bay leaves. Sprinkle with parsley and scallions.