1 fryer chicken, about 3 pounds, boned and skinned, or 1-1/2 pounds skinless, boneless breasts and thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 pound cooked ham, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 cups chopped yellow onions
1 cup chopped green bell peppers
1 cup chopped celery
4 garlic cloves, peeled
3 cups chicken broth
1 (1-pound) can whole tomatoes, chopped with all their liquid from the can
1/2 cup chopped green onions (green part only)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 pounds medium-size shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon Tabasco brand pepper sauce
2 cups long-grain rice, rinsed and drained