Jambalaya

Jambalaya—the comfort food of Louisiana. This version includes cooked chicken, ham and smoked sausage.

Recipe Ingredients:

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup chopped green pepper
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 cup cooked chicken
1 cup diced ham
1 cup sliced smoked sausage
2 1/2 cups peeled cubed tomatoes
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cup long-grain white rice
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
Ground black pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Cooking Directions:

1. Heat oil in large saucepan. Sauté onion, green pepper and garlic until tender.
2. Add chicken, ham and sausage. Cook 5 minutes.
3. Add remaining ingredients. Mix well. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat.
4. Cook approximately 20 to 25 minutes or until rice is done and liquid is absorbed.

Makes 8 servings.