Jambalaya

Ingredients

• 2½–3 lbs boneless chicken, cut up
• 3 teaspoons salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 1 lb. smoked sausage
• 1 cup rice
• 32 oz. stewed tomatoes
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder or crushed garlic
• ¼ teaspoon thyme
• cayenne pepper to taste (optional)

Preparation

1. Cover chicken with water (at least 2 cups). Add salt and pepper.  Bring to boil, reduce heat, and cover.  Simmer 30 minutes until done.
2. When done, remove chicken, dice into chunks.  Save 2 cups of broth.
3. Cut sausage into small medallions and fry in pot.
4. When ready, add 1 cup rice and sauté briefly (1 minute).
5. Add remaining ingredients and 2 cups of chicken broth. Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes or until rice is ready