Jambalaya

Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 onions, chopped
• 4 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 green peppers, chopped
• 1/2 lb ham, chopped
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 lbs chicken breasts or 2 lbs chicken thighs, cubed
• 1 (14 ounce) can tomato puree
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 chicken bouillon cube
• 3 cups water
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon tabasco sauce
• 1 1/2 cups rice
• 1 lb medium shrimp (optional)
• 1 lb smoked hot sausage, sliced
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 in a dutch oven heat the oil over medium heat. add the onions, celery, peppers, and garlic and saute for about 10 minutes.
• 2 add the ham and chicken and saute till chicken is slightly browned.
• 3 add tomato products, water, bouillion, seasonings, and sauces. bring to a boil and simmer over low heat, covered, for about 45 minutes.
• 4 add the rice, sausage, and shrimp. cook until rice is done. about 20 minutes.
• 5 serve hot with more tabasco on the side.