Saucy Chicken and Rice

2/3 cup celery slices
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups chopped tomato
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1/2 lb. Velveeta pasteurized process cheese spread, cubed
1/2 teaspoon basil leaves
4 cups hot cooked rice

Sauté celery and onion in margarine; blend in flour. Add tomato, chicken, process cheese spread and basil; stir until process cheese spread is melted. Serve over rice.

Variation: Substitute 2 cups chopped cooked turkey for chicken.