Chicken and Sausage Gumbo With Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Chicken and Sausage Gumbo With Tomatoes Recipe
Ingredients: 3 to 4 chicken breast halves (cut in small chunks); 4 chicken thighs (trimmed and cut in small pieces); Salt (to taste); Freshly ground black pepper (to taste); 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 12 to 16 ounces smoked sausage (cut in 1/2-inch pieces); 1 cup onion (chopped); 1/2 cup green bell pepper (chopped); Optional: 1/4 cup red bell pepper (chopped); 3 ribs celery (chopped); 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 3 medium cloves garlic (minced); 6 cups chicken broth; 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 small bay leaf; 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning blend (or to taste); 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 4 green onions (chopped); 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)