Ingredients

2 Tbsp canola oil

8 ounces mushrooms sliced

4 ounces shiitake or oyster mushrooms sliced

1 med yellow onion, diced

1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced

4 cloves garlic minced

3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, diced

4 C chicken broth

14 once can stewed tomatoes

4 whole scallions, chopped

1 tsp paprika

2 tsps dried oregano

1 tsp dried thyme

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

4 C cooked long-grain, basmati or wild pecan rice

Preparation

In a large saucepan, heat the oil. Cook the mushrooms, onion, bell pepper and garlic, stirring for 7 minutes over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 3 to 4 minutes more. Add the broth, stewed tomatoes, scallions, oregano, paprika, thyme, black and cayenne peppers and bring to a simmer. Cook for 20 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

Spoon the rice into shallow bowls and lade the gumbo over the rice.

Serve with warm corn bread.