Joe Cahn's Jambalaya

Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 1/2 frying Chicken, cut up or boned
 * salt and ground black pepper
 * 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
 * 3/4 pound Sausage, cut in 1/4-inch slices
 * 2 cups chopped onions
 * 1 cup each chopped celery and chopped green peppers
 * 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
 * 2 1/2 cups chicken stock
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * cayenne pepper
 * 2 cups cooked rice
 * 1 cup sliced green onions, including tops (optional)
 * 1 cup chopped tomatoes (optional)

Directions

 * 1) Season Chicken with salt and pepper; brown in hot oil in large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
 * 2) Add Sausage; cook 2 to 3 minutes.
 * 3) Remove Chicken and Sausage from saucepan; set aside.
 * 4) Cook onions, celery, green peppers, and garlic in same saucepan until tender crisp;
 * 5) Stir in stock, salt, Cayenne, and reserved Chicken and Sausage.
 * 6) Bring to a boil; add rice and return to a boil.
 * 7) Simmer, covered 30 minutes.
 * 8) Stir in onions and tomatoes, if desired.