Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, cut into pieces
  • 1/2 lb smoked sausage or 1/2 lb kielbasa, sliced
  • 1 cup ham, diced
  • 1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery, chopped
  • 1 cup bell pepper, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 tablespoon parsley, minced
  • 1/4 cup green onion, sliced thin (scallions)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 cups converted rice (uncooked, no substitute)
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon Kitchen Bouquet
  • Spice Mix
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/8 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon sugar

Method

  • Prepare Spice Mix in small container; set aside.
  • In large Dutch oven brown cooked chicken, smoked sausage and diced ham; drain grease.
  • Add to browned meats the onion, celery, bell pepper and garlic. Saute for 5 minutes, or until vegetables are soft, lifting brown bits from bottom of pan.
  • Add spice mix and stir.
  • To the same pot stir in 4 cups chicken broth, parsley, green onions, Kitchen Bouquet and bay leaf; bring to a boil.
  • Add 2 cups converted rice, stirring once.
  • Cover and cook about 20 - 25 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.