Chicken with Bell Peppers, Onions and Capers Recipe

Name: Chicken with Bell Peppers, Onions and Capers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 bacon slices, chopped; 1 3 1/2-pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces; 2 green bell peppers, seeded, sliced; 2 cups coarsely chopped onions; 6 large garlic cloves, minced; 1 28-ounce can diced peeled tomatoes with juices; 3/4 cup canned chicken broth; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried; 2 bay leaves; Large pinch of cayenne pepper; 1/4 cup drained capers

Servings: persons

5 bacon slices, chopped
1 3 1/2-pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces
2 green bell peppers, seeded, sliced
2 cups coarsely chopped onions
6 large garlic cloves, minced
1 28-ounce can diced peeled tomatoes with juices
3/4 cup canned chicken broth
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried
2 bay leaves
Large pinch of cayenne pepper
1/4 cup drained capers

1
Cook bacon in Dutch oven over medium-high heat until crisp, about 5 minutes.
2
Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to bowl.
3
Season chicken with salt and pepper.
4
Working in batches, add chicken to Dutch oven and brown on all sides, about 7 minutes.
5
Transfer chicken to plate.
6
Spoon off 2 tablespoons fat from Dutch oven and discard.
7
Add peppers and onions to Dutch oven: saute until onions are tender and golden, about 8 minutes.
8
Add garlic; stir 1 minute.
9
Add tomatoes with their juices, broth, oregano, bay leaves, cayenne and bacon; bring to boil.
10
Return chicken to Dutch oven.
11
Reduce heat, cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes.
12
Add capers.
13
Transfer chicken to bowl.
14
Boil sauce until slightly thickened, about 8 minutes.
15
Season with salt and pepper.
16
Spoon sauce over chicken.

1103

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 bacon slices, chopped, 1 3 1/2-pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces, 2 green bell peppers, seeded, sliced, 2 cups coarsely chopped onions, and more.

Yes, Chicken with Bell Peppers, Onions and Capers 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 with Bell Peppers, Onions and Capers

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