Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup sliced fresh okra
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Method

  • Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven or soup kettle, cook the chicken, celery, green pepper and onion in oil over medium heat for 8 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink; drain.
  • Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until heated through. Serve over rice.