1poundboneless skinless chicken breastscut in a medium dice (2-inch pieces)
2sausage or kielbasa linksdiced
10ouncepackage frozen okrathawed and sliced to 1-inch pieces (fresh okra is also fine if you have it)
2celery stalkschopped
1large onionchopped
1green or red bell pepperseeded and chopped
2bay leaves
1teaspoondried thyme
1teaspoondried oregano
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/2teaspoonmustard powder
1teaspoononion powder
1teaspoongarlic powder
1/4teaspooncayenne pepperuse 1/8 teaspoon if you don't like all the heat
1/4teaspoonground black pepper
2cupchicken broth
15ouncecan diced tomatoes
1small can tomato paste
2 - 3cupcooked ricewhite or brown
Instructions
In a 5-quart slow cooker, combine the chicken and all remaining ingredients except the rice. Mix well to combine all ingredients and spices. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or HIGH for 3 to 4 hours. Serve over white or brown rice.