Jambalaya

Preheat oven to 350° F. Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat and place the canola oil into it.

Season chicken on both sides with some of the salt and pepper and then brown the chicken on both sides in the Dutch oven.

Remove the chicken and set aside so that it is cool enough to handle and chop into bite-sized pieces.

Place chopped sausage into the pot and brown. Remove and set aside with the chicken.

Place flour in the bottom of the pot, stirring constantly until browned. Add onion and pepper and sauté until soft. Add garlic and tomatoes and cook at least 5 minutes.

Add broth, thyme, basil, parsley, Cajun spice, and remaining salt and pepper, and bring to a boil.

Add rice, chicken, and sausage and return to a boil.

Dot the top with butter, cover the pot and place in oven. Bake for 30 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed.

Remove from oven, stir, add shrimp now (if desired) and sprinkle with Old Bay seasoning.

Return pot to oven for approximately 5 minutes until shrimp are cooked through.