Spicy Shrimp and Chicken Gumbo

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp crumbled bay leafs
• 1 tbsp parsley
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 breast, bone and skin removed chicken
• 32 fl oz beef broth, low sodium
• 3 tsps minced garlic
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped green pepper
• 3 cups brown rice
• 20 oz diced tomatoes
• 1 lb peeled shrimp

Directions

1. Cut chicken breast into bite size pieces and sauté till juices run clear.
2. Add onion, garlic, and green peppers. Sauté till slightly tender.
3. Add tomatoes, herbs, spices (Cajun seasoning can also be added) and broth.
4. Simmer until it bubbles. Then add raw shrimp. Allow it to simmer for about 15 minutes.
5. Serve over the rice.
6. Note: I add a little "Tony Saturies" Cajun seasoning or Creole seasoning while the gumbo simmers.