Chicken Jambalaya

Name: Chicken Jambalaya
Ingredients: 8 chicken pieces, with bone; 2 tablespoons creole seasoning or 2 tablespoons Emeril's Original Essence; 1 teaspoon creole seasoning or 1 teaspoon Emeril's Original Essence; 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1⁄4 cup vegetable oil; 1 cup celery, chopped; 1 cup green bell pepper, chopped; 1 cup onion, chopped; 1 1⁄2 tablespoons garlic, minced; 1 lb andouille sausage, cut crosswise into 1/4 inch slices; 1⁄2 lb boneless smoked ham, cut into 1/4 inch cubes; 2 cups rice; 2 cups chicken stock; 1 1⁄2 cups whole tomatoes, drained and crushed; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 4 bay leaves; 4 sprigs fresh thyme; 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped (for garnish)