Ground Chicken Gumbo

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
• 1 pound ground chicken
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup chopped green pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup sliced fresh okra
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce