Spanish Chicken Casserole Recipes

ONE PAN SPANISH CHICKEN AND RICE RECIPE (ARROZ CON POLLO)

Steps:

• Soak the rice in water. Rinse the rice well and place it in a bowl. Cover the rice with water and allow it to soak for 15 minutes while you work on other things. You should be able to break a grain of rice easily. Drain well.
• Make the spice rub. In a small bowl, mix the spices, salt and pepper.
• Season the chicken. Pat the chicken dry and season with the spice rub, be sure to lift the chicken skins and apply some of the spice rub underneath (this is important for flavor).
• Brown the chicken on both sides. In a 5-quart braiser pan (or a large deep skillet with a cover), heat 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking. Carefully add the chicken and brown deeply on both sides. Remove the chicken and set it aside on a plate for now.
• Cook chorizo and vegetables. In the same pan, add the chorizo. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring regularly until the chorizo has nicely browned. Add the green peppers, onions, and garlic. Cook over medium heat, stirring regularly, for 5 minutes.
• Cook the chicken. Now add the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, and chicken broth. Add the browned chicken back to the pan. Raise the heat to bring the liquid to a boil, then lower to medium and cover. Cook for about 15 to 20 minutes.
• Add the rice and cook the rice with the chicken. Uncover the pan and remove the chicken briefly (set on a dish near the stove for now). Stir the drained rice into the cooking liquid. Cook uncovered over high heat for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the chicken back on top of the rice. Turn the heat to low, cover the pan again and cook the rice and chicken together for another 20 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked.
• Let the chicken and rice rest in the pan. Turn the heat off, but leave the pan covered and undisturbed for 10 more minutes. Serve hot.

SPANISH RICE AND CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. Place chicken in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine garlic salt, celery salt and paprika; sprinkle over chicken. Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes. , Remove chicken from dish. Combine rice, onion, green pepper and parsley; spoon into pan. In a saucepan, bring broth, tomatoes, chili powder and salt to a boil. Pour over rice mixture; mix well. Place chicken pieces on top. Cover and bake until chicken registers at least 165° and rice is tender, 40-45 minutes.

SPANISH CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat 2 tbsp of the olive oil in a large heavy pan, then add the onions and fry for about 10 minutes until lightly browned and soft. Transfer to a plate.
• Toss the chicken in the seasoned flour. Heat the remaining 1 tbsp of oil in the pan, then add the chicken and fry until evenly browned.
• Add the chicken broth, onions and their juices, orange juice and zest, sherry and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 25 minutes until the chicken is tender.
• Stir in the mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes. Taste and season with salt and black pepper if necessary. Just before serving, sprinkle over the chopped parsley and serve with boiled rice.

SPANISH CHICKEN RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute rice and vermicelli in butter until golden brown. Gradually stir in the water, tomatoes and contents of the rice seasoning packets. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the chicken, corn, sour cream and 1/2 cup cheese. Stir in rice mixture. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese (dish will be full). Bake, uncovered, at 375 for 20-25 minutes of until heated through. Yield: 8 servings.