Step 1

In a large Dutch oven heat olive oil over medium heat.

Step 2

Add onions, celery, and bell peppers and season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Cook for 4 minutes, or until just tender. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.

Step 4

Stir in chicken and add sweet paprika and oregano.

Step 5

Cook for 5 minutes, or until chicken is browned on all sides.

Step 6

Stir in prepared sausage and tomato paste; cook for 1 minute.

Step 7

Add chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, rice and cajun seasoning.

Step 8

Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat to medium low and cover the pot with a lid.

Step 9

Cook for 20 minutes, or until rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.

Step 10

Add the shrimp and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until shrimp is pink and cooked through.

Step 11

Remove from heat.

Step 12

Garnish with sliced green onions and dried parsley.

Step 13

Serve.