Jiffy Jambalaya

I found this recipe online and then modified it a little.  It is SO yummy.  Plus, whenever I watch "Princess and the Frog", I get inspired to whip this up :-)

INGREDIENTS:


1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound chicken breast, diced
1 pound fully cooked andouille sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes,undrained
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3 drops Tabasco (or more, if you like it hot!)
1 1/2 cups uncooked instant rice

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a skillet, saute chicken, onion and green pepper in oil until chicken is mostly cooked and veggies are tender. Stir in the sausage, tomatoes, water, sugar and seasonings. Bring to a boil; add the rice. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until the rice is tender.

You can also make this with shrimp, if that's your thing.

Serve with some sliced french bread and butter- especially if you make it hot and spicy!