Fiesta Chicken

Submitted by Miss Annie

"A delightful entree to serve to company, one of my favorites. I serve with Spanish rice or green chile rice."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 1⁄2 cup vegetable oil
• 12 green olives, sliced
• 4 cups tomatoes, chopped (about 4 Medium)
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons capers
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 6 chicken breast halves, boneless
• 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced

directions

1. Saute onion in oil in a 10-inch skillet until tender.
2. Stir in remaining ingredients, except the chicken breasts and mushrooms.
3. Heat to boiling; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
4. Place chicken, skin sides up, in a single layer in skillet.
5. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 30 minutes.
6. Add mushrooms, cover and cook until chicken is done, about 15 minutes longer.

Reviews

[JustJanS]

The family enjoyed this tonight. I followed the recipe pretty closely, but did change the water to wine, the green olives to black, and the dry oregano to fresh. I like to use what's at hand! Thanks for a great recipe Ann, full of the flavours we love.