Easy Chicken Creole

While I was growing up, my family spent time in Haiti, where we enjoyed eating many authentic dishes such as this. It's now a meal my husband requests often.

Directions In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the celery, green pepper and onion in oil until tender; Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add flour; cook and stir for 5 minutes or until...

Ingredients

• 1 cup sliced celery
• 1 cup chopped green pepper
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 5 cups chicken broth
• 6 cups cubed cooked chicken
• 2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon each pepper, sugar and dried thyme
• 12 to 16 drops hot pepper sauce
• Hot cooked rice