Kirk's Cooking and Cocktails

First, prepare the Cajun Spice Blend by mixing 1 tablespoon Paprika, 0.5 tablespoon Salt, Garlic and Onion Powder, 1 teaspoon Oregano, Basil, Thyme, and 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne, Black Pepper together. You may save any remaining blend for other dishes.

Next, heat oil in a Dutch oven on medium-high heat. Cook the diced chicken, then move it to the side. Cook the sliced Andouille sausage. Reduce the heat to medium. Add in the chopped celery stalks, diced pepper, and diced onion and cook for 8-10 minutes until softened. Then, add the prepared Cajun Spice Blend, tomato paste, and 0.5 teaspoon salt, and stir them together. Pour in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, minced garlic, and bay leaves. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then add the long grain rice, cooking for approximately 20 minutes until the rice is soft. In the meantime, season and cook the shrimp separately. Finally, combine all cooked ingredients together and enjoy!