Jambalaya

olive oil, divided

boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

andouille sausage, thinly sliced into rounds

ribs celery, diced

jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped

white onion, diced

garlic, peeled and minced

crushed tomatoes

chicken stock

uncooked long grain white rice

Cajun seasoning or Creole seasoning

dried thyme, crushed

cayenne pepper

bay leaf

raw large shrimp, peeled and deveined

thinly-sliced okra*

Kosher salt and freshly-cracked black pepper

optional garnishes: chopped fresh parsley, thinly-sliced green onions, hot sauce