Step 1

Heat oil over medium heat in a large dutch oven. Add the sliced sausage and chicken meat to the dutch oven and fry until lightly seared, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Add the onion, bell peppers, and celery and cook until the onion is soft. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.

Step 3

Add the tomatoes, paprika, salt, cumin, oregano, basil, thyme, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Stir well.

Step 4

Stir in the white rice and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and allow to simmer until the rice is just cooked (about 20 minutes), stirring every few minutes.

Step 5

Stir in the shrimp (if using), cover again, and allow to simmer for another 5 minutes, or until the shrimp are cooked through.