Red Beans And Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 or 3 chicken breasts
1 (1 lb.) bag small red beans
1 can Ro-Tel tomatoes
1 lb. Smoky Hollow smoked sausage
4 to 5 c. cooked rice
1 lb. Monterey Jack cheese, grated
garlic powder to taste
1 large onion, diced
salt and pepper to taste
Louisiana hot sauce to taste (optional)

Preparation

Cook beans, chicken, Ro-Tel, onion, garlic, salt and pepper together in a crock-pot until beans are tender and chicken is done.
(Water should be at least 2 inches over top of ingredients; you may have to add more during cooking.)
Add sliced smoked sausage.
Remove chicken, debone and tear into pieces.
Place cooked rice, beans and sausage mixture and chicken in a large stock pot.
Add grated cheese; heat on low until everything is hot and cheese melts.
Stir to prevent sticking.
(You may have to add a little water if it is too dry.)