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

Method

  • 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° for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Makes about 4 to 5 quarts.