Heat 12-inch skillet on medium until hot. Add sausage, garlic and pepper, and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir in tomatoes with their juice, rice, chicken, 1/2 cup water, and 1/4 tsp salt; heat to boiling on high. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 10 minutes or until rice is just tender.

Remove skillet from heat; stir in green onions.