Jambalaya

This is a great recipe, and so simple! You could add shrimp and a little cayenne for a little more Southern flavour, but my family prefers this version. Definitely worth a try!

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup ham, sliced and diced
• 1⁄2 cup Italian sausage, cooked and sliced
• 1  cup chicken breast, cooked and diced
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1  medium onion
• 2  celery ribs
• 1  green pepper
• 2  teaspoons  minced garlic
• 1 1⁄2 cups  chicken stock
• 1  bay leaf
• 1⁄2 teaspoon oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon thyme
• 1  cup  uncooked rice (white & long grain wild)
• 1 (19 ounce) can diced tomatoes

Directions

1. Chop into bite-sized pieces the onion, celery and greeen pepper. Sautee in a large saucepot with olive oil and minced garlic until nicely softened.
2. Add meats, seasonings, tomatoes, rice and stock (all the remaining ingredients).
3. Bring to a boil, lower heat, cover pot and cook gently for 20 - 25 minutes. The liquid should be absorbed and the rice should be tender. Toss and rest for 5 minutes.
4. Serve with a cool green salad.