Como's Jambalaya

Submitted by Como Molina

Ingredients:
1 broiler chicken, cut up, about 3 pounds
paprika
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
2 ribs celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 pound Chappell Hill smoked sausage, thinly sliced (preferred blend)
2 cans (14.5 ounces each) stewed tomatoes
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup long-grain rice
2 teaspoons leaf thyme, crumbled
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (Tabasco)

Preparation:
Wash chicken and pat dry; rub with the paprika. Heat olive oil in a large skillet; add chicken and brown on all sides. Remove chicken from skillet. Add onion, green bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Sauté over low heat until onion is tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in sausage, tomatoes, chicken broth, rice, thyme, salt, pepper, and hot sauce. Add chicken and turn to coat with sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minute, or until chicken is tender. Jambalaya recipe serves 6.