Ingredients

  • 1 small chicken, boiled and boned (reserve liquid)
  • 2 tsp. vegetable oil
  • 1/2 c. chopped onion
  • 1/4 c. chopped celery
  • 1/4 c. chopped green pepper
  • 1 small clove garlic
  • 3 c. canned whole tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. tomato paste
  • 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. red pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. oregano leaves
  • 2 or 3 bay leaves
  • cooked rice (hot)

Method

  • In a Dutch oven, boil chicken until done.
  • Cool and remove chicken from bones.
  • Reserve liquid.
  • In a 4-quart saucepan heat oil; add onion, celery, bell pepper and garlic.
  • Cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are tender.
  • Stir in canned tomatoes, 3 cups of reserved chicken broth and remaining ingredients except rice; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and let simmer 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Remove and discard bay leaves.
  • Serve over cooked rice.