Step 1

Melt butter in a stockpot or large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion and celery and sauté until soft, about 10 minutes. Add chicken, sausage, seasoned salt, pepper, thyme, bay leaf and 8 cups of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 1-1 ½ hours (or until the meat falls of the bones).

Step 2

Remove the chicken, reserving the broth. Pull the meat off of the chicken; discard the skin and bones. Meanwhile, bring the pot of broth to a boil. Stir in the rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until the rice is tender. Discard the bay leaf. Stir the chicken into the pot. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if necessary. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley; serve.