1 c. long grain rice

Cook per package. Set aside.

1 lg. onion, chopped
1 c. celery, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 c. butter

In 3 quart saucepan, cook onion, celery, green pepper and garlic in butter until tender.

2 (16 oz.) cans tomatoes (cut up)
1 (16 oz.) can tomato pasta
1 lb. smoked sausage (sliced)
1 tsp. creole seasoning

Stir in undrained tomatoes, tomato paste, sausage and seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer 30 minutes.

4 whole chicken breasts, skinned, boned and cut into bite size pieces
1/4 tsp. bottled hot pepper sauce

Stir in chicken and hot sauce. Simmer covered about 15 minutes or until chicken is tender. Stir in rice. Cook, stirring occasionally until heated through.