Chicken Creole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. chicken breast, cubed and sauteed
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 small bunch celery, coarsely chopped
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
2 whole bay leaves
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 Tbsp. peanut oil
1 tsp. butter or margarine
2 c. water
1 tsp. salt

Preparation

In a large skillet, melt oil and margarine.
Add vegetables and stir fry over medium-high heat until somewhat softened, about 5 minutes.
Add tomato paste and blend with vegetables.
Turn heat to high, adding water a half cup at a time and blending.
Add remaining ingredients except chicken and bring to a boil.
Lower heat to simmer and cover skillet.
Simmer for 30 minutes.
Add chicken.
Simmer 10 more minutes.
Remove bay leaves.
Serve over hot rice.