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Correo Electrónico
Ingredientes
- 3/4 lb chicken—(1 boneless/skinless breast or 2 bone-in/skin-on thighs)
- 3/4 lb sausage—kielbasa, andouille, Italian
- ¾ lb shrimp (optional)
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 bell pepper—red, yellow, orange—chopped
- 1 jalapeno—chopped
- 1 cup onion chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups broth—chicken or beef
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes (or 2 roma tomatoes)
- 1 ½ cups long-grained rice
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cumin
- Crushed Red Pepper flakes
- (Old Bay Seasoning if you have it or want to use it)
- Cooking oil
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