Southern Shrimp And Chicken - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 slices bacon
1 1/2 lb. chicken thighs, halved
3 Tbsp. flour
1 c. chopped onions and celery
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
2 tsp. chopped garlic
1 can chicken broth
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. red, white pepper and thyme
1 lb. shrimp, peeled
2 Tbsp. parsley

Preparation

Cook bacon.
Discard all but 2 tablespoons drippings.
Brown chicken in batches over high heat, transfer to bowl.
Add flour to pan.
Cook until browned.
Add onions, celery, green pepper and garlic; cook about 5 minutes.
Stir in broth, salt, pepper and thyme.
Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes.
Return chicken to pan; cook 5 minutes more.
Stir in shrimp and cook about 2 minutes.
Sprinkle with bacon.
Makes 6 servings.