Barbecued Chicken Hash

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped carrot
• 4 cups chopped roasted skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 4 breasts)
• 3 1/2 cups frozen hash browns
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 375°
2. Heat oil in a large cast-iron or heavy skillet over high heat. Add onion, celery, bell pepper, and carrot; sauté 1 1/2 minutes. Add chicken and next 7 ingredients (chicken through salt); bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 2 minutes. Bake at 375° for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and jalapeño; bake an additional 5 minutes or until cheese melts.