Creole Style Chicken and Savory Jambalaya

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1 whole chicken, chopped

1 rib celery with leaves

1 onion, chopped

3/4 cup green pepper, chopped

1 clove garlic

1 eggplant, chopped

1 bay leaf

1 pound smoked sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces

1 pound ham, cubed

1 (60-ounce) can tomato paste

2 teaspoons salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

4 cups long grain rice

1/4 cup parsley, chopped