Jambalaya

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts, lightly browned
• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 3/4 c. chopped onion
• 1/2 c. chopped celery
• 1/4 c. chopped bell pepper
• 1 Tbsp. minced parsley
• 1 minced garlic clove
• 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
• 28 oz. can chopped, undrained tomatoes
• 1 can beef broth
• 1 1/4 c. water
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• black pepper to taste
• 2 c. chopped ham
• 1 c. uncooked rice