Cajun Jambalaya

Direction :

Cook chicken:
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large enameled cast-iron skillet over medium-high. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken to skillet. Cook, turning occasionally to brown chicken all over, about 8 minutes. Remove chicken to a plate, leaving oil in skillet.
Cook sausage:
Add sausage, cook turning once to brown, about 1 minute per side. Remove to plate with chicken, leaving oil in skillet. Reduce heat to medium.
Add vegetables and cook:
Add remaining tablespoon oil, onion, celery, bell pepper, garlic, and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook, scraping brown bits from bottom of pan and stirring occasionally, until very soft and golden, about 8 minutes.
Add rice:
Add rice and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute.
Add spices:
Add bay leaf, paprika, cayenne, oregano, and thyme and continue to cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute.
Return meat to skillet:
Return meat and any accumulated juices to skillet.
Add broth:
Stir in broth, increase heat, and bring to a boil.
Cook:
Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until rice is tender, 20 minutes. Serve.