2 boneless chicken breasts (1 lb.) cut into 3 inch long strips
1 lb. shelled raw shrimp
3/4 c. chopped onion
1 c. chopped celery
3/4 c. chopped bell pepper
1 c. sliced mushrooms
1 stick butter
4 c. chopped fresh tomatoes, scalded and skinned
1/3 c. chopped parsley
1 clove garlic, minced
1/3 c. dry white wine
1/4 tsp. sugar
3 tsp. Gumbo File'
Salt and pepper to taste

Saute onions, celery, peppers, garlic and chicken in butter for 5 minutes over low heat. Add tomatoes, wine, mushrooms, sugar, Gumbo File and parsley. Simmer for 25 minutes covered. Add shrimp and simmer until shrimp turns pink, about 5 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve over rice. Serves 8.