Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat and cook the chicken thighs until they're brown.(They don't need to be fully cooked) Transfer them to a plate to make room in your pot.
Add more butter if needed, then add carrot, onion, sausage and fennel and cook until they have a nice color.
Add the garlic and cook for about half a minute before adding the chicken broth, chicken thighs, paprika, salt, white pepper, garlic powder, bay leaves and italian seasoning.
Turn up the heat to medium-high and bring your delicious pot to a boil. Reduce the heat slightly and allow it to simmer for 20 min.
Transfer the chicken thighs to a plate along with the bay leaves. Then add the rice and cover the pot for 20 min or the rice is done.
Shred the chicken and add it back to the pot and stir combine all ingredients.
Remove it from the stove and allow it to sit a few minutes before serving.