In 2 tablespoons of butter lightly brown 1 package chicken Rice-a-Roni. Stir in 2-3/4 cups hot water, contents of chicken flavor package; 1/4 teaspoon each: black pepper and Tabasco sauce, 1 tablespoon instant minced onions, 1/4 cup each: diced celery and bell pepper. Add 2 cups diced cooked ham (or luncheon meat), 1 can tuna or shrimp. Cover and simmer 15 minutes.