Cajun Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 tablespoon white pepper
• 1/2 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
• 1 1/4 pounds long-grain rice
• 1/2 tablespoon red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
• 2 pounds mild smoked pork sausage, or any lean high-quality smoked pork sausage, sliced 1/4-inch thick
• 2 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thigh meat
• 1 tablespoon freshly chopped curly parsley leaves
• 1 pound tasso, cubed
• 1 1/2 pounds onions, diced
• 1/3 gallon chicken stock
• 3/4 tablespoon whole fresh thyme leaves
• 3/4 tablespoon chopped fresh sweet basil leaves