1/2 lb loose hot sausage

1 c sliced onion (halve the onion before slicing)

1/2 c chopped celery

1/2 c julienned green pepper

1 Tbsp minced garlic

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

3/4 c raw white rice

1 can chopped or stewed tomatoes (including liquid)

2 c chicken stock or chicken broth

2 chicken cutlets (boneless & skinless) cut into 1" cubes

1 lb raw shrimp, peeled & deveined

1/2 c chopped green onions

1 Tbsp dried parsley

Cook & drain sausage in a large skillet, reserving 2 Tbsp of the oil.

Set sausage aside.

Put the 2 Tbsp of oil back in the skillet.

Add onion, celery, green pepper & minced garlic.

Saute 4 minutes.

Sprinkle in the cayenne pepper.

Add rice & saute with above mixture for 4 minutes.

Add tomatoes & their liquid, chicken broth & chicken. Simmer for 5 minutes.

Add the shrimp, green onions & parsley.

Simmer another 10 minutes.

Turn the stove off & cover the pan.

Let rest one hour.

Re-heat at a gentle simmer for about 10 minutes.

YIELD: 6 - 8 servings

French bread, sliced tomatoes & cucumbers are nice side dishes for this.