Creole Chicken Stew

2 large chicken breasts, cubed
1 cup celery, chopped
1 small onion chopped
2 carrots, sliced thinly
1 green pepper, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
1 small can diced tomatoes
1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced
1 tsp non-sugar sweetener
2 Tbsp Essence of Emeril
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper

Saute chicken in olive oil til lightly browned. Add rest of ingredients. Cook over very low heat for four to five hours, or in crockpot for six to seven. Season to taste with more salt, pepper, and Essence.