Jambalaya - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. Hillshire sausage, sliced
3 Tbsp. oil
1 c. green pepper, chopped
1 c. green onions, chopped
1 c. celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 c. parsley, chopped
1 chicken, boiled and deboned
2 to 3 lb. shrimp (optional)
1 to 2 pt. oysters (optional)
2 (16 oz.) cans tomatoes
1 1/2 tsp. thyme
2 bay leaves
2 tsp. oregano
1 Tbsp. Creole seasoning
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
2 c. Uncle Ben's rice, rinsed and drained
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. chicken broth

Preparation

In a six-quart pot, saute sausage and remove.
Add oil and saute green pepper, garlic, celery and parsley over medium heat for 5 minutes.
Add tomatoes with liquid, chicken broth and onions.
Stir in spices.
Add rice, sausage and cook over low heat for 30 minutes.
When most of liquid is absorbed add meat and cook until seafood is done.
Put in a casserole dish and bake at 350\u00b0 for 15 to 20 minutes.
Makes about 4 to 5 quarts.