Chicken Ham Jambalaya
From: Sandy, California, USA
Servings: 4
IngredientsPreparation
  • 2 tablespoons [30 mL] corn oil
  • 3/4 pound [340 g] chicken white, cut in cubes
  • 1 sweet green pepper, membranes removed and seeded, diced
  • 4 ounces [113 g] ham, cut in thin strips
  • 1 [14-ounce / 398-mL] can tomatoes, coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup [250 mL] long grain rice
  • 1 pack Creole rice seasoning mix
  • 1 can Jalapeno peppers, drained and chopped [optional]
  • 1 1/2 cups [375 mL] water
  • Into a saucepan, heat corn oil over medium-high heat.
  • Stir-fry chicken cubes until no longer pink inside.
  • Add sweet green pepper dices; stir-fry until softened.
  • Stir in ham strips, coarsely chopped tomatoes with juice, rice, Creole rice seasoning mix, if desired chopped Jalapeno peppers, and water.
  • Bring to boil.
  • Cover and leave to simmer for approximately 20 to 25 minutes, until most of the liquid has been absorbed and rice is tender.