
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
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1Place chicken pieces in a 15” x 10” baking pan. Top with onions, tomatoes, peppers and olives.
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2In a medium saucepan, melt butter. Add flour, spices and cheese and stir until well blended. Stir and mix in chicken broth.
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3Pour sauce over chicken and vegetables.
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4Cover 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.
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5Serve over cooked rice.