Gridiron Gumbo

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