Zesty Chicken and Sausage Stew

A simple chicken and sausage stew that's flavored with onion, green peppers and celery.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3/4 pound sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/2 pound fresh boneless, skinless chicken thigh cutlets, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup chopped peeled onion
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup chopped seeded green bell peppers
2 (14.5-ounce) cans chicken stock
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1/2 cup uncooked long-grain rice

Cooking Directions:

1. Heat oil in a deep, wide skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until all sides are lightly browned, about 7 minutes.
2. Add onion, celery and green bell pepper; cook, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes.
3. Mix in chicken stock, tomatoes and rice. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat. Gently simmer for 15 minutes, or until rice is tender. Serve warm.

Makes 4 servings.