Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/3 cup chopped celery
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 2/3 cup white rice
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cups cooked, cubed chicken meat