Dea's Cookbook

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 package Smoked Sausage, cut into 1/4 inch slices
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup carrot, finely chopped*
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 can (15 ounces) petite diced tomatoes in juice, undrained
• 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 cups uncooked long grain rice (or 3 cups minute rice)
• 4 cups chicken broth

Directions

1. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, cook chicken in butter over medium-high heat until juices run clear. Remove chicken and set aside.
2. In the same saucepan, saute the onions, garlic, and carrot over medium-high heat for 1 minute.
3. Add sausage; cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until vegetables are soft and sausage is lightly browned.
4. Add rice, cook until brown.
5. Add remaining ingredients, including cooked chicken; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.

Notes

*can substitute OR add green pepper