Chicken Asopa

Name: Chicken Asopa
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

17 ingredients

5 steps

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

Directions

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.