Holiday Jambalaya

Description
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

 * 1½ pounds cooked smoked beef sausage, cut into ¼-inch thick slices
 * 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
 * ½ teaspoon salt
 * ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 3 medium onions, chopped
 * 2 cups chopped celery
 * 1 medium-size green bell pepper, chopped
 * 1 medium-size red bell pepper, chopped
 * 3 cloves garlic, minced
 * ½ teaspoon ground red pepper
 * 6 cups chicken broth
 * 4 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
 * 1 teaspoon paprika

Directions

 * 1) Heat 8-quart oven-safe dutch oven or stockpot over medium heat until hot.
 * 2) Add sausage; cook 5 to 7 minutes or until browned.
 * 3) Remove from pan; set aside.
 * 4) Add chicken, salt and pepper; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until chicken is browned.
 * 5) Remove from pan.
 * 6) Drain fat leaving 1 tablespoon.
 * 7) Add onions, celery, green and red peppers, garlic and red pepper; cook, stirring 7 to 10 minutes or until vegetables begin to brown.
 * 8) Stir in chicken broth, reserved sausage and chicken, rice and paprika.
 * 9) Bring to a boil;.
 * 10) Cover and bake at 375°F for 30 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, stirring once or twice during cooking.