Gridiron Gumbo - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 can (28 oz.) whole tomatoes
1 whole chicken breast, boned, skinned and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 lb. ham, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
3/4 c. coarsely chopped onion
3/4 c. sliced celery
2 garlic cloves
1/2 tsp. thyme leaves, crushed
1/2 c. picante sauce
3 tbsp. flour
1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 large green pepper, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
3 c. hot cooked rice (made with chicken broth)
1/4 c. minced parsley

Preparation

Drain and coarsely chop tomatoes, reserving juice.
Combine tomatoes, juice, chicken, ham, onion, celery, garlic and thyme in large skillet.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
Cover and simmer 15 minutes.