Basque Chicken And Rice Recipe

Name: Basque Chicken And Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large chicken breasts; 1/4 tsp. black pepper; 1/8 tsp. ground red pepper; 3 Tbsp. olive oil; 6 oz. ham, cut in 1/2-inch dice; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 red or yellow pepper, cored, seeded and cubed (1/2-inch pieces); 1 large garlic clove, chopped finely; 1 c. long-grain white rice; 1 1/2 c. chicken broth; 1/2 c. white wine; 1/2 c. frozen green peas, thawed; 1/4 c. pitted and sliced black olives; 2 Tbsp. finely chopped parsley; 2 to 3 dashes Tabasco; salt to taste (optional)

Servings: persons

4 large chicken breasts
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/8 tsp. ground red pepper
3 Tbsp. olive oil
6 oz. ham, cut in 1/2-inch dice
1 medium onion, chopped
1 red or yellow pepper, cored, seeded and cubed (1/2-inch pieces)
1 large garlic clove, chopped finely
1 c. long-grain white rice
1 1/2 c. chicken broth
1/2 c. white wine
1/2 c. frozen green peas, thawed
1/4 c. pitted and sliced black olives
2 Tbsp. finely chopped parsley
2 to 3 dashes Tabasco
salt to taste (optional)

1
Sprinkle chicken with mixed peppers and saute in oil in large skillet over medium heat until golden brown on both sides (about 8 minutes).
2
Remove chicken and set aside.
3
Reduce heat to medium-low.
4
Add ham, onion and red peppers to skillet; saute 3 to 5 minutes until ham begins to brown and vegetables begin to soften.
5
Add garlic and rice; cook 1 minute until rice is coated with oil and begins to turn translucent.
6
Stir in broth and wine. Return chicken to skillet.
7
Simmer, covered, 20 minutes until most liquid is absorbed.
8
Stir in peas and olives.
9
Cover and simmer 2 minutes until peas are heated through.
10
Stir in parsley and Tabasco.
11
Add salt to taste.

778

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 large chicken breasts, 1/4 tsp. black pepper, 1/8 tsp. ground red pepper, 3 Tbsp. olive oil, and more.

Yes, Basque Chicken And Rice falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Basque Chicken And Rice

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