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Add the cubed chicken and sliced Andouille sausage. Cook until browned, about 5-8 minutes. Remove meat and set aside.","group":"Browning Meat","title":"Heat a large Dutch oven","timerMinutes":8,"sourceTitle":"Browning Meat"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In the same pot, add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.","group":"Vegetables","title":"Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and celery","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Vegetables"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Add the minced garlic and Cajun seasoning. Stir for 1 minute until fragrant.","group":"Seasoning","title":"Add the minced garlic and Cajun seasoning","timerMinutes":1,"sourceTitle":"Seasoning"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Stir in the uncooked rice, ensuring every grain is coated in the oils and spices. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and chicken broth. Return the chicken and sausage to the pot.","group":"Cooking Rice","title":"Stir in the uncooked rice, ensuring every grain is coated","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking Rice"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.","group":"Simmering","title":"Bring the mixture","timerMinutes":25,"sourceTitle":"Simmering"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Stir in the raw shrimp, cover again, and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.","group":"Finishing","title":"Stir in the raw shrimp","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"Using a Dutch oven helps distribute heat evenly and prevents the rice from scorching. 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