Chicken and Sauaage Gumbo

INGREDIENTS
2          tablespoons olive oil
1          large chicken breast, cut to ½ inch cubes
1          medium onion, diced (about 1 cup)
1          medium red bell pepper, diced (about 1 cup)
3-4      stalks celery, diced (about 1 cup)
3-4      cloves garlic, mashed
3          large (5 to 6 inch) cooked sausages cut ¼ inch slices
10-12  whole okra, ends removed, sliced ½ inch thick rounds
1          recipe basic gumbo (elsewhere in this blog under RICE)

 METHOD

Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet and add the chicken pieces. Cook the chicken pieces, turning often, until well browned on all sides, about 6 to 7 minutes. Add the onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic and continue to cook until the vegetables are softened, about 4 to 5 minutes.  Add the sausage slices and okra and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.

Remove from the heart and combine with the basic gumbo rice. Return to a low heat, cover and warm for 5 to 6 minutes. Serve immediately.