Pineapple Shrimp Rice Bake

Prep : 30 minutes ....Bake : 35 minutes ... Makes 8 servings

2 ......................cups chicken broth
1 ......................cup uncooked long-grain rice
1 ......................garlic clove , minced
1 ......................medium onion , chopped
1 .....................medium green pepper , julienned
2 ......................tablespoons vegetable oil
2 ......................teaspoons soy sauce
1/4 ...................teaspoon ground ginger
1-1/2 ................pounds cooked medium shrimp , peeled  and devined
1-1/2 ...............cups cubed fully cooked ham
3/4 ...................cup pineapple tidbits , drained

1)        In a lauce saucepan , bring broth to a boil . Stir in rice  . Reduce heat ; cover and simmer  for 25 minutes  or until tender .
2)        Meanwhile , in a large skillet , saute the garlic , onion and green pepper  in oil until tender . Stir in soy sauce  and ginger . Add shrimp , ham and pineapple  . Stir in rice .
3)         Transfer to a greased 2-quart baking dish . Bake , uncovered at 350* for 15 to 20 minutes  or until heated  through . Stir before  serving.

After I made this casseroile  for the first time , my family begged me to make it again soon . It's still a flavorite  among family and friends .
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