Authentic Jambalaya

Ingredients

For 4 servings

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 pound chicken breast (, cut into bite-sized pieces)
• 1/2 pound andouille sausage (, sliced in 1/4 inch thick rounds (can substitute smoked sausage of choice))
• 1 yellow onion (, chopped)
• 3 cloves garlic (, minced)
• 1 green bell pepper (, diced)
• 1 stalk celery (, diced)
• 1 cup long grain white rice (e.g. Louisiana or Carolina rice or similar)
• 14.5 ounce canned diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons homemade Creole seasoning (, (click link for recipe; homemade STRONGLY recommended for the best flavor))
• 1-2 teaspoons hot sauce
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 bay leaves
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 pound medium raw shrimp (, deveined (optional: tails removed))
• 4 green onions (, thinly sliced)