Arizona Chicken Recipe
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Arizona Chicken

By: Carolyn Deming 
"I HAVE a large collection of recipes with a Southwest flavor. Served with either pasta or rice, this is one of my husband's favorites. The moist, flavorful chicken suits any occasion, plus it can be prepared for any number of guests. -Carolyn Deming, Miami, Arizona"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (22)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 5 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1-1/2 pounds)
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil, divided
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 4 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
  • 2 celery ribs, sliced
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup sliced stuffed olives
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced

Directions

  1. In a skillet, brown chicken on both sides in 2 tablespoons of oil. Remove and set aside. In the same skillet, saute onion in remaining oil until tender. Add tomatoes, celery, water, olives, garlic powder, oregano, salt if desired and pepper; bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Return chicken to pan. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Add mushrooms; simmer 15 minutes longer or until meat juices run clear.

Footnotes

  • Nutrition Facts: One serving (prepared without salt) equals 277 calories, 13 g fat (0 saturated fat), 73 mg cholesterol, 137 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 29 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1 fat.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2007 by chefsazy   view full review
This dish was wonderful! It tasted just like the "Arroz con Pollo" dish that we used to get...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 28, 2009 by Nancy   view full review
This was a great and easy dish. I had alot of fresh tomatoes from my garden. I also made some...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2009 by meowmix318   view full review
I used 5 pieces of boneless skineless chicken breast and cut up the pieces and cooked it that...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2008 by Bone Ami   view full review
Wonderful and flavorful definite keeper, thanks for the recipe!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 1, 2011 by Ilikefrenchies   view full review
This is REALLY good! I did everything as written only I cut the chicken into chunks, I also...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2010 by gtillen   view full review
I can't figure out why this is rated so highly. I followed the directions to the letter. It...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2009 by BKcook   view full review
We love this dish. I used canned tomatoes and omit the olives. It's one of our favorites!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2007 by Nicole R.   view full review
This was a wonderful, flavorful recipe. The chicken remained tender and it had a great blend...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2007 by YuliaG   view full review
An absolutely great recipe. Juicy, flavorful, delicious meal. I made it several times already...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2007 by April-918   view full review
I absolutely loved it! I changed it a little. I only had 1 cup of diced tomatoes instead of...

 

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