Chicken Bog

Add chicken, smoked sausage, onion, butter, salt, peppers, and bay leaves to a big pot together with water. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer, covered, for 40 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate and pick the meat off the bones, discarding the bones and the skin.

In the same pot, add the rice, bring to a boil, and cook for 10 minutes. Then reduce the heat, and cook, covered, for 10 minutes more, or until done.

Discard the bay leaves, add the chicken back to the pot, stir well, and serve.