Jollof Rice - African Chicken And Rice Casserole Recipe

1 (2 1/2 To 3 Pound) Broiler-fryer Chicken, Cut Up
2 (16 Ounce) Cans Stewed Tomatoes (with Liquid)
2 Cups Water
2 Teaspoons Salt
1/4 Teaspoon Pepper
1 Cup Uncooked Regular Rice
1/4 Pound Fully Cooked Smoked Ham, Cubed (3/4 Cup)
1/4 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
1/4 To 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Red Pepper
3 Cups Coarsely Shredded Green Cabbage;
8 Ounces Green Beans*
2 Onions, Cut Into 1/2-inch Slices
1/2 Teaspoon Salt

heat Chicken, Tomatoes, Water, 2 Teaspoons Salt And Pepper To Boiling In 5-quart Dutch Oven; Reduce Heat. Cover And Simmer 30 Minutes.

remove Chicken. Stir In Rice, Ham, Cinnamon And Red Pepper. Add Chicken, Cabbage, Green Beans And Onions. Sprinkle With 1/2 Teaspoon Salt. Heat To Boiling; Reduce Heat. Cover And Simmer Until Thickest Pieces Of Chicken Are Done — 20 To 30 Minutes Longer.

yields 8 Servings.

* 1 (10 Ounce) Package Frozen French-style Green Beans, Thawed, Can Be Substituted.