Jambalaya: 1 lb. cooked chicken;

Jambalaya: 1 lb. cooked chicken; 1 lb. smoked sausage; 4 cloves garlic; 12 oz. seasoning mix (onion, bell pepper, celery); 2 cups long grain rice ½ to 1 tsp cayenne pepper; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 3.5 cups water; 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes; 2 whole bay leaves; 1/2 tsp dried thyme; 1/2 bunch parsley; salt and pepper to taste.