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Chicken or Ham Jambalaya

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By Diana Rattray, About.com

This versatile rice dish can be made with chicken or ham.

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 medium cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups cubed cooked ham or chicken
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • l/2 teaspoon thyme
  • l/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3-4 drops hot pepper sauce
  • 1 16-ounce can tomatoes
  • l/2 cup ham broth, water, or chicken broth if using chicken

Preparation:

Heat oil in a large kettle or Dutch oven. To the hot oil add chopped onions, green pepper, and garlic; cook until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Add ham or chicken and rice; cook and stir until rice is well coated with oil. Add thyme, salt, pepper sauce, tomatoes, and broth. Cover and simmer until rice is tender and liquid absorbed, 20-25 minutes. Taste and add more salt and pepper sauce if needed. Serves 4 to 6.

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