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Fat Tuesday’s Cajun Chicken and Rice

• 2 boneless chicken breasts, chopped into small strips
• 1/2 tablespoon oil
• 1 1/2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 1 cup long grain rice, Uncooked
• 1 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 small can diced tomatoes
• 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/4 cup frozen peas
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons TABASCO pepper sauce

Heat oil in a large skillet over Med-high heat. Add garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds. Add chicken and sauté for 3- 4 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate, set aside and keep warm.

Add onions, celery, red and green bell pepper and sauté for roughly 3 minutes. Add rice and stir for 1 minute. Add chicken broth, tomatoes (with juice), salt, TABASCO sauce, chili, basil, cayenne, cumin powders and oregano. Bring to a boil, stirring. Cover and simmer for 25 minutes.

Add frozen peas and chicken and cook for another 5 – 7 minutes more.

Once done, serve and enjoy!