Quick Chicken Jambalaya

Serve this southern favorite recipe with corn bread and a side of green beans.

Ingredients

4		bacon slices, chopped
1		green bell pepper, chopped
1	each	celery, finely sliced
1	pkg	(14 oz.) smokies, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2	cups	chicken, cooked and chopped
2	cups	Minute^® Premium Rice, uncooked
1	cup	barbecue sauce
1	tsp	salt
1/4	tsp	ground red pepper (optional)
1	can	(14 1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained

Cook bacon and vegetables in 3-quart saucepan or large skillet until vegetables are tender and bacon is crisp.
Add Smokies, chicken, 1-1/2 cups water, rice, barbecue sauce, salt and red pepper. Bring to boil; cover. Reduce heat to low; simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in tomatoes. Cook until heated through.
Substitute 1 package (6 oz.) Grilled Chicken Breast Strips, chopped, for chopped cooked fresh chicken.