Shrimp 'N Chicken Gumbo - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. chicken breast halves, skinned
2 qt. water
1/2 c. all-purpose flour
2 c. onion
1 3/4 c. chopped celery
1 1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1/2 c. chopped green onion
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp. oil
1 1/2 tsp. thyme
1 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
3 bay leaves
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can chicken broth
1 (8 oz.) tomato paste
1/2 lb. sausage
1 lb. shrimp (unpeeled)
hot cooked rice

Preparation

Cook chicken and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 45 minutes or until chicken is done. Remove chicken from broth; set aside to cool. Strain broth, if desired, and transfer to a large container; set aside. Bone and chop chicken; set aside.