Chicken & Sausage Gumbo

2 boneless/skinless chicken breasts (diced)

3 links of cajun sausage (sliced)

1-15 ounce can of diced tomatoes

1 large package of frozen okra (sliced)

1/2 cup of onion, chopped

2 tablespoons of extra light olive oil

2 tablespoons flour

1 garlic clove, chopped

2 cups of chicken broth (I use reduced sodium)

1/2 teaspoon of Cayenne pepper (I add a little bit more)

2 bay leaves

several dashes of Tabasco (we like our gumbo on the spicier side, so add however much you like)

Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in heavy pot. Add the sausage and the chicken....let it brown and cook through and then remove, but be sure not to remove the oil. Add the other tablespoon of olive oil to pot as well as the flour, using a whisk get all the pan drippings up from the pot....try and get as much as possible. After a couple of minutes add the chopped onion and garlic...scrapping the pot to get more of the good stuff. Now add the 2 cups of chicken broth and bring to a boil. Then add the tomatoes, okra, bay leaf, cayenne pepper, tabasco, salt and pepper.

Cover and reduce the heat to low-medium and cook for 30 to 45 minutes.

I serve over white rice and with warm French bread.

Enjoy!!!!!