Jambalaya

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup (60 ml) butter or margarine
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 rib celery, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 2 tomatoes, skinned, seeded and chopped
• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 1/2 lb (.2 kg). smoked sausage, sliced
• 1/4 tsp (1 ml). thyme
• 2 tsp (10 ml). Tony C's, or other Louisiana Creole Seasoning
• salt and pepper to taste
• Red Hot or Tabasco sauce to taste
• 2 cups (475 ml) chicken broth
• 1 cup (225 ml) uncooked rice