Ingredients for Basque Chicken Casserole
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 ounces chorizo sausage, sliced
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 cups long grain rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 4 ounces cooked ham, diced
- 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
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How to Make Basque Chicken Casserole
- In a large freezer bag, combine 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Add 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, seal the bag, and shake until chicken is evenly coated.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large stewpot or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 15 minutes, turning halfway through, until browned on both sides.
- Remove chicken from the pan and set aside on a plate.
- Add 1 red bell pepper (chopped), 1 green bell pepper (chopped), and 1 medium onion (chopped) to the pot. Sauté for about 3 minutes until slightly softened.
- Add 4 cloves garlic (minced), 4 oz chorizo sausage (sliced), and 1 (14.5 oz) can of diced tomatoes (undrained). Cook for another 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add 2 cups long-grain rice to the pot and stir to combine with the vegetables and chorizo.
- Pour in 4 cups chicken broth, 1 teaspoon chili flakes, 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Cover the stewpot and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through and the liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in 4 oz cooked ham (diced), 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives (halved), and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley. Let simmer for another 5 minutes to heat through.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
62 g
Sugar
15g
Fat
108g
Carbs
18g
