Chicken In Creole Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 lbs boneless chicken thighs or 2 1/2 lbs boneless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
6 green olives, minced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes, crushed
1 cup beef broth
1/4 cup chili sauce
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves
1 tablespoon parsley flakes
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 dash cayenne pepper (optional)
1 tablespoon dry sherry
1 slice ham (You can use deli ham for this, also. Pound chicken flat, lay a slice of ham over, and roll up) (optional)

Preparation

Cut ham into strips if desired; roll in chicken breast or thigh and place cut side down in large baking dish. (You can use deli ham for this, also. Pound chicken flat, lay a slice of ham over, and roll up).
FOR SAUCE: Saute onion, celery, green pepper,and garlic in oil until soft.
Add tomatoes, broth, chili sauce and all other ingredients.
Bring to a simmer; Pour over chicken pieces.
Cover and bake@ 350F for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
Serve over hot cooked rice.