Quick Chicken Hash
1 pkg (12 oz approx) frozen hash brown potatoes
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped sweet pepper (green, red etc)
1 tsp dried tarragon
1 cups diced, cooked chicken
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (or 1 tsp dried)
1/2 cup light cream or half-and-half
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
salt and pepper to taste
Heat the butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, sweet pepper, and tarragon: saute, stirring when necessary, until tender. Add potatoes and stir until heated through. Stir in chicken, parsley and salt and pepper. Pour cream over mixture, and cook over low heat until cream is absorbed. Sprinkle with Parmesan and place under broiler until lightly browned. Serves 4.
Variations:
Substitute other cooked meats (or canned fish) for chicken
Substitute other herbs for tarragon and parsley
Use fresh or dried hash brown potatoes instead of frozen
Use some hot pepper instead of sweet
Add other vegetables like chopped celery or carrot
