Spanish Chicken With Bacon And Olives Recipe

Name: Spanish Chicken With Bacon And Olives
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 full boneless skinless chicken breasts; salt, pepper to season; 1 large yellow onion, sliced, separated into rings; 6 slices bacon, strips cut into 2-inch pieces, precooked if desired see notes below; 1 cup ripe olives, whole and drained, not optional IMO, I have done with and without and really does make the dish tast; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste, I prefer to use sauce as it is less flavor intense; 1 cup beer, flat beer suggested but not necessary; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, drained

Servings: persons

3 full boneless skinless chicken breasts
salt, pepper to season
1 large yellow onion, sliced, separated into rings
6 slices bacon, strips cut into 2-inch pieces, precooked if desired see notes below
1 cup ripe olives, whole and drained, not optional IMO, I have done with and without and really does make the dish tast
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste, I prefer to use sauce as it is less flavor intense
1 cup beer, flat beer suggested but not necessary
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, drained

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Season chicken with salt and pepper.
3
Place in a lightly oiled or sprayed 4 quart baking dish.
4
Cover with sliced onions.
5
MAKE SAUCE:
6
In a bowl whisk together tomato sauce or paste, beer, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 2 cloves garlic and green chiles.
7
Pour over chicken.
8
Top with bacon slices.
9
Bake uncovered for about 60 minutes.
10
Add olives and bake 5minutes longer.
11
Chicken should be done when juices run clear.
12
NOTE: Bacon options.
13
Bacon will be cooked but it may not be super crisp (ours was not). After one hour the bacon will be cooked and edible.
14
2/2012 I precooked in the microwave for 4-5 minutes until nearly done, before adding to the top of the chicken, before baking.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 full boneless skinless chicken breasts, salt, pepper to season, 1 large yellow onion, sliced, separated into rings, 6 slices bacon, strips cut into 2-inch pieces, precooked if desired see notes below, and more.

Yes, Spanish Chicken With Bacon And Olives 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spanish Chicken With Bacon And Olives

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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