Chicken Creole – Salt-Free Sugar-Free Magic Seasoning Blends™

2 tablespoons canola oil
2 pounds chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
2 tablespoons Salt-Free Sugar-Free Magic Creole Seasoning®, in all
2 cups medium diced onions, in all
1 cup medium diced celery, in all
½ cup medium diced green bell pepper, in all
½ cup medium diced red bell pepper, in all
½ cup medium diced yellow bell pepper, in all
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 cups canned diced tomatoes (No Salt Added)
1¼ cups unsalted chicken stock, in all
½ teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
3 bay leaves

Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pot on medium high. While heating, season the chicken thighs with 1 tablespoon of Creole Seasoning. Brown the thighs for 5 minutes per side. Remove chicken and set aside. Add half of the onions, celery, and bell peppers to the pan and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the garlic, tomatoes, and ½ cup chicken stock and cook for 15 minutes. Return the chicken to the pot, add the remaining vegetables, stock, Creole Seasoning and herbs. Mix well. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to a simmer for 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Remove cover and let reduce for 10 minutes. Serve hot with rice.