Jambalaya

• Ingredients

1 lb. boneless chicken breast [recipe calls for "1 broiler-fryer chicken (about 2 1/2 pounds), cut into serving pieces"] 1 cup slivered cook ham (about 1 ounce) or 2 ounces chorizo sausage, thinly sliced 2 tablespoon butter or vegetable oil 1 medium green bell pepper, diced 1/2 cup diced celery 1 cup long-grain white rice 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 bay leaf

• Method