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===Ingredients===
*1 lb chicken breast, diced
*1 red bell pepper, diced
*1 bunch scallions, chopped
*1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
*1 Tbsp Paprika
*3 Tbsp flour
*1 tsp salt
*1 tsp Emeril Essence
*1 cup rice
*1 tsp kosher salt
*1 cup half & half
*4 Tbsp butter or margerine
*4 cups chicken stock or water

===Directions===

#In a large pot, melt 2 Tbsp butter
#Add chicken and cook for 3 min on medium heat
#Remove chicken with slotted spoon to leave all juices in the pot, set chicken aside
#Add remaining butter to pot, when melted add red peppers. Cook for 2 min 
#Add scallions, cook another 2 min
#Add in paprika and flour, stir and mix constantly for 1 min
#*It will be thick and pasty but be sure to scrape up anything stuck to the bottom
#Add stock(or water) and salt, bring to boil
#Add rice and give a stir 
#Cover pot and reduce heat to low, cook for 20 min
#Add Worcestershire sauce and stir to loosen any rice stuck to the bottom 
#Add chicken and Essence, continue cooking on low for 5 min. 
#Add half & half and cook another 3 min

===Notes===
*Serve with bread or even better bread bowls, sprinkle a little paprika on top for garnish

*This recipe doesn't freeze well, I know this from experience!