Ground Chicken Gumbo

By Bexter

Thanks to the Cookbook junkie for this recipe
Taste of Home Comfort Food Diet Cookbook Copyright 2009

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

Preparation

Step 1

Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, 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. Yield: 6 servings.