Skillet Hopping John

From: TJ-Montana

On Oct 12, 2008

We love this! Had it for New Year's and then again tonight "just because" it sounded good. Made it a main dish by starting out with chicken breast strips with the onion and extra, extra garlic. Also added a bay leaf as it simmered. Super meal!!!

From: DK Hall

On Apr 29, 2008

This is so good, thanks so much for posting. I have made this the last 2 New Years Day and everyone loves it!

From: Boopster

On Jan 25, 2003

Nurse Di! Made this last night. Dahling and I inhaled it! Sauteed some celery with the onion and upped the garlic and chicken broth. Added a bay leaf, 1 tsp hot sauce and a little Italian seasoning, plus some diced ham. Used frozen black-eyes. WOW!!! Thanks a bunch!!!!

From: Happy Hippie

On Jan 5, 2007

This is my first time ever at preparing/eating Hopping John and I enjoyed it very much as did my husband. I followed directions as written but I think I added a bit too much liquid because it took far too long for the liquid to be absorbed. Also, I think I checked it too often and stirred too often causing the rice to mush up a bit, my fault of course. I'll be making this again and use a bit less liquid and keep my hands off the lid and I'm sure I'll get a much better result the second time around. The flavor is excellent and the heat level was just perfect, not too hot nor too bland. The directions were excellent, preparation couldn't be easier (leave your hands off the lid while cooking!), great side dish for a quick mid-week meal accompaniment. I served this with Salsa Chicken #27475, another outstanding dish! Thanks NurseDi for shaking up my cooking routine. This will definately be made again and added to my permanent cookbook.