Poultry

Southwestern Style Chicken

Servings

5-6

Level

Easy

Ingredients

  • 3½ to 4 lbs. chicken pieces (can use boneless, skinless chicken if desired)
  • 1 large onion, peeled and sliced
  • 2 medium tomatoes, each cut into 6 wedges
  • 1 large bell pepper, sliced into rings
  • 1 (4 oz.) can sliced black olives, drained

Sauce

  • ½ cup (1 stick) Challenge Butter
  • ⅔ cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 cups chicken broth

Directions

  • 1
    Place chicken pieces in a 15” x 10” baking pan. Top with onions, tomatoes, peppers and olives.
  • 2
    In a medium saucepan, melt butter. Add flour, spices and cheese and stir until well blended. Stir and mix in chicken broth.
  • 3
    Pour sauce over chicken and vegetables.
  • 4
    Cover pan with foil and bake in a 350°F oven for 1½ hours. Or place chicken pieces and vegetables in a large crock pot. Pour in sauce. Cover and cook on low heat for 4-5 hours.
  • 5
    Serve over cooked rice.