PORTUGUESE STYLE STEW WITH CHORIZO AND CHICKEN

PORTUGUESE STYLE STEW WITH CHORIZO AND CHICKEN image

Number Of Ingredients 13

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2 T olive oil
6 skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1 inch pieces
1/2 lb chorizo sausage, cut into 1/2 inch rounds
1 large onion, chopped
8 garlic cloves, sliced
1/3 c tomato paste
1 28oz can crushed tomatoes with added puree
5 c chicken broth
1 2oz piece Parmesan cheese
1 15oz can Great Northern beans, drained
18 littleneck clams, scrubbed
1/3 c chopped fresh basil
1/4 c chopped parsley

Steps:

Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Add to pot; saute till browned, about 6 minutes. Add chorizo; saute till browned, about 3 minutes.Using slotted spoon, transfer chicken and chorizo to large bowl. Pour off all but 2T drippings from pot. Add onion to pot; saute till golden, about 6 minutes. Add garlic; saute 1 minute. Mix in tomato paste, then crushed tomatoes, broth and parmesan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer uncovered 20 minutes to blend flavors. Discard parmesan.