SPANISH CHICKEN WITH BACON AND OLIVES

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My husband dug out "What's for Dinner" by Maryana Vollstedt and combined 2 recipes to come up with this really tasty dish. It makes great leftovers and I was amazed how tender and juicy the chicken breast remained. I love the smokiness that the bacon imparts. I have made this recipe with both tomato sauce and paste, and I have to say I prefer using sauce. Use whatever you prefer.

Provided by Chicagoland Chef du

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h34m

Yield 3-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.4, Fat 15.4, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 86.4, Sodium 1252.8, Carbohydrate 25.5, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 11, Protein 31.6

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