SPICY CHICKEN, KIELBASA AND RICE WITH RED BELL PEPPERS

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Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

4 -6 tablespoons olive oil
2 lbs boneless chicken thighs (cut into about 1-inch pieces)
seasoning salt
pepper
1/2 lb dried kielbasa, sliced (or to taste)
3 large red bell peppers, seeded and chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh garlic (or to taste)
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 1/2 tablespoons paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
1 1/2 cups uncooked converted white rice (I use Uncle Ben's)
2 cups chicken broth (more if needed)
2/3 cup tomato sauce
3 teaspoons louisianna hot sauce (or to taste, opt)
2 cups frozen peas, thawed (can use less)

Steps:

heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
Season the cubed chicken with seasoning salt and pepper, then brown on all sides; remove to a plate.
Add in the smoked sausage and brown slightly; remove to the plate with the chicken.
Add in the onions, garlic, red bell peppers, oregano, paprika and cayenne pepper; saute for about 3 minutes.
return the chicken and sausage back to the skillet and saute for another 2 minutes.
Add in uncooked rice; stir to coat.
Add in 2 cups chicken broth, tomato sauce and hot sauce (if using) mix to combine and bring to a boil, cover the skillet (or pot).
reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 25 minutes (adding in more both if the mixture seems too dry).
Mix in the peas and cook until heated through (about 2 minutes).
Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1070.8, Fat 65.8, SaturatedFat 17.2, Cholesterol 228.1, Sodium 1451.5, Carbohydrate 59.7, Fiber 9.3, Sugar 14.3, Protein 58.2