Chicken Asopa

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 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 tomato, 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 rice
• 3 cups water or 3 cups chicken stock
• 1/2 cup frozen peas

Recipe

• 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 sauté until fragrant. add the onion and bell pepper and sauté 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.