1 tbsp oil

1lb andouille, hot italian or chorizo sausages cut into 1/2 inch slices

1 cup sliced celery

1 large onion, chopped

2 bell peppers, chopped (any color)

2 cloves garlic, minced

3 cups chicken broth

19oz can diced tomatoes, undrained

2 bay leaves

1 tsp (or more) hot pepper sauce

1/2 tsp thyme

1/2 tsp oregano

1/4 ground allspice

1 1/2 cup uncooked rice

1lb cooked chicken cut into 1 inch pieces

In a large heave saucepan or dutch overn, heat oil over medium high heat. Add sausages, celery, onion, pepper, and garlic. Cook 5 mins or until veg are tender. Stir in broth, tomators, bay leaves, pepper sauce, oregano, thyme, and allspice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 10 mins, stirring occasionally. Stir in rice, cover, simmer 15 mins. Add chicken, cover and simmer 5 mins longer or until rice is tender. Let stand covered for 10 mins. Remove bay leaves.