Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

INGREDIENTS

to 12 ounces andouille sausage (, sliced into 1/4-inch rings)

2 tbsp

butter

2 tbsp

vegetable oil

1/4 cup

all-purpose flour

boneless (, skinless chicken breasts, cut in about 1-1/2 inch chunks)

medium yellow onions (, diced)

green bell pepper (, diced)

celery ribs (, thinly sliced)

garlic cloves (, minced)

1 tbsp

cajun spice/seasoning

salt and fresh ground pepper (, to taste)

3 cups

low-sodium fat free chicken broth

2 cups

fresh diced tomatoes OR 1 can ((14.5 oz) diced tomatoes)

1 cup

slices of okra

to 4 cups prepared brown rice

chopped fresh parsley (, for garnish)