Jambalaya

We got this from my Aunt, it is a really good. Full of flavor & simple to make. Enjoy!

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Yields: 1 large pot

Ingredients

• 1 -1 1⁄2 lb chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1  lb andouille sausage, sliced
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  ground red pepper
• 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 4  garlic cloves, chopped
• 2  medium  size yellow onions, chopped (2 cups)
• 3  celery ribs, chopped (1 cup)
• 1  medium  size green pepper, chopped (1 cup)
• 3  cups chicken broth
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 3 -5  green onions, chopped (3/4 cup)
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh parsley (optional)
• 1  cup  uncooked long grain rice
• 1  teaspoon  hot sauce

Directions

1. Sprinkle chicken evenly with salt, black pepper and red pepper.
2. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chicken and andouille sausage and cook, stirring constantly until chicken is browned on all sides.
3. Add garlic and next 3 ingredients. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes.
4. Add chicken broth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 35 minutes.
5. Add tomatoes and next 4 ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.