South Carolina Gumbo

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, sliced
• 1/2 green pepper, chopped
• 2 cups boneless, skinless chicken breasts, chopped
• 2 cups okra, chopped
• 2 (14 1/2-oz.) cans chicken broth
• 1 cup water
• 1 (14 1/2-oz.) can diced tomatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup instant rice, uncooked

Preparation

1. Heat oil in a stockpot. Add onion, celery and green pepper, saute over medium-high heat until tender. Add chicken and remaining ingredients except rice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 15 minutes or until chicken is done.
2. Add rice and simmer 15 more minutes.