The Current

Gary Haugen serves as president and CEO of IJM, where he leads IJM's global casework and groundbreaking structural transformation of public justice systems worldwide (Gary was recently named a 2012 Trafficking in Persons Report Hero by the State Department). He and his wife Jan love to cook, and this tomato sauce is the Haugen family-favorite!

Justice Jambalaya*

Ingredients:

• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 crushed garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 4 - 5 vine-ripened tomatoes, cut into small pieces (peeled, if desired)
• 3/4 c half & half
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 crown broccoli
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

1. Cut chicken and broccoli into bite-sized pieces
2. Heat 2 T of olive oil in a skillet. Add 1 crushed garlic clove and cook until golden brown (note: be sure you don't let the garlic burn!).
3. Add chicken breast and cook thoroughly.
4. Add broccoli and cook until al dente.
5. Set aside in a separate bowl.
6. In the same skillet, heat 2 T of olive oil and 1 crushed garlic clove.
7. Add tomatoes and simmer until soft, gently smashing with fork or spatula.
8. Add sugar, basil and crushed red pepper.
9. Add half & half (note: do not let the sauce boil at this point).
10. Add salt to taste and a pinch of pepper.
11. Stir in cooked broccoli and chicken
12. Serve over pasta and sprinkle with fresh Parmesan cheese

*This is actually a fun name that we made up! Jan says this recipe does not have a name - it's one of her custom kitchen concoctions! Offer your own name suggestions for this recipe at facebook.com/RecipeForChange!

Justice Campaigns mobilizes people around the country in support of U.S. policies that will lead to the abolition of human trafficking and modern-day slavery. Join us this summer for Recipe for Change, as we campaign for slave-free tomatoes.