Chicken Asopa Recipe

Name: Chicken Asopa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 5 tablespoons olive oil; 3 ounces Canadian bacon, chopped; 1 garlic clove, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 medium bell pepper, chopped; 1 medium tomatoes, chopped; 1/2 medium spicy turkey sausage, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices; 1/4 cup pimento stuffed olive, chopped; 1 tablespoon capers; 1 cup long-grain white rice; 3 cups water or 3 cups chicken stock; 1/2 cup frozen peas

Servings: persons

3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons olive oil
3 ounces Canadian bacon, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium bell pepper, chopped
1 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/2 medium spicy turkey sausage, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
1/4 cup pimento stuffed olive, chopped
1 tablespoon capers
1 cup long-grain white rice
3 cups water or 3 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup frozen peas

1
Toss chicken with oregano, pepper, paprika, salt, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil until evenly coated.
2
Brown chicken in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
3
Remove from heat and set aside.
4
Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil a large non-stick pot. Add Canadian bacon and garlic and saute until fragrant. Add the onion and bell pepper and saute until onion and pepper are tender.
5
Add tomato, browned chicken, and sausage. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add olives, capers, rice, and water. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add frozen peas and simmer for 5 more minutes. Taste for seasoning and serve.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, 2 teaspoons dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, 1 tablespoon paprika, and more.

Yes, Chicken Asopa 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.

Chicken Asopa

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