Chicken And Tasso Jambalaya

Name: Chicken And Tasso Jambalaya
Ingredients: 2 whole bay leaves; 2 teaspoons ground red pepper (preferably cayenne); 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons white pepper; 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/2 pound chopped tasso (preferred), about 2 cups; 3/4 pound boneless chicken, cut into bite-size pieces, about 2 cups; 1 cup chopped onions, in all; 1 cup chopped celery, in all; 1 cup chopped green bell peppers, in all; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1/2 cup canned tomato sauce; 1 cup peeled and chopped tomatoes; 2 1/2 cups chicken stock; 1 1/2 cups uncooked rice (preferably converted)