Cajun Chicken and Shrimp

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 2 skinless chicken drumsticks
• 2 skinless chicken thighs
• 1 large onion
• 1 large Pepper
• 4 oz. andouille or other smoked sausage
• 1 stalk celery
• 1 c. long-grain white rice
• ¼ tsp. Cajun seasoning
• ¼ tsp. dried thyme
• kosher salt
• 8 oz. raw large peeled shrimp
• 1 c. frozen cut okra

• DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat the oil in a dutch oven or large saucepan over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook, until browned, 5 minutes per side. Add the onion, peppers, sausage and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes.
  2. Add the rice, Cajun seasoning, thyme, 1/4 tsp salt and 2 cups water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until the rice is nearly tender, 15 minutes. Stir in the shrimp and okra and cook covered, until the shrimp are opaque throughout, 3 to 5 minutes.