Description
Pollo a la Riojana is a delightful dish that combines succulent chicken and savory chorizo with colorful bell peppers and onions. This recipe boasts a perfect blend of flavors, making it ideal for a convenient dinner or a hearty meal that everyone will love. With simple preparation, it’s a go-to option for homemade comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 8 serving pieces
- ½ cup all purpose flour
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 8 ounces chorizo sausage, cut into slices
- 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
- 2 sprigs parsley, minced
- 4 medium red bell peppers, seeded and cut into strips
- 1 large onion, cut in half and sliced
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 8 spears asparagus, steamed until tender
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Dip the chicken pieces in flour and set aside.
- In a large heavy skillet, heat the olive oil. Brown the chicken on both sides in batches (no need to cook through). Remove the chicken to a warm plate.
- Brown the chorizo slices and place them on another plate.
- In the same skillet, sauté the garlic, parsley, bell peppers, and onion. Stir frequently and cook over medium heat for about 8 to 10 minutes, until the vegetables are soft.
- Return the sausage and chicken to the skillet. Pour in the white wine, cover tightly, and let it simmer on low heat for another 30 minutes, or until the chicken is tender.
- Transfer the chicken mixture to a platter, season with salt and pepper, and garnish with steamed asparagus.
Notes
For added depth of flavor, let the dish sit for a few minutes before serving.
Serve with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
Adjust the level of salt and pepper based on personal taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 405
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg