A favorite recipe among Miami-based Cubans. It is ideal for a luncheon or even for a brunch(so they tell me) because it is light, yet flavorful. Slightly labor-intensive but it is well worth the work. Great comfort food! Serve with an Argentinian Merlot Trumpeter or Beringer Alluvium white. Also, a nice salad of mixed greens and a deliciously cool fresh fruit dish. Found on cooksrecipes.com where I was able to put the exact quantities along with the ingredients.
Provided by Manami
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 2h5m
Yield 1 beautiful dish, 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Wash chicken and place in a stock pot.
- Approximately 1-1/2 quarts to 2 quarts of water to fully cover meat.
- Bring to a boil and simmer with 1 onion, 2 garlic cloves, 2 sticks celery, 2 carrots, all chopped into large chunks, and salt & pepper to taste.
- Cook uncovered until the meat falls apart - keep checking, the broth and chicken.
- Remove chicken and reserve the broth.(You will use some of the broth to make the rice).
- Skim excess fat, if any, from the top and strain the broth.
- When cool enough, shred chicken into small pieces by hand.
- In a large frying pan, saute the bacon briefly.
- Drain most, but not all of the excess fat.
- Add a tiny bit of olive oil and heat.
- Add onion, green pepper, green onions, oregano, and bay leaf.
- Saute onions until translucent.
- Add the garlic and saute for one additional minute, stirring occasionally.
- Add tomato sauce, chicken and sherry.
- Bring to a boil reduce heat and simmer(uncovered) approximately 15 minutes to thicken sauce.
- Add peas, pimentos, lime juice and pimento stuffed olives, during the last five minutes of cooking.
- Salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
- In a large covered pan, mix the rice with the chicken broth and/or paprika.
- Bring to a boil, cover and cook over low heat until the rice is thoroughly cooked and most of the broth absorbed, about 20 minutes.
- Add the mayonnaise to the cooked rice, a little at a time, and mix thoroughly.
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Spread 1/3 of the rice mixture onto the bottom of a 13x9x2" (we use a foil baking pan - ease of clean-up).
- Layer chicken mixture on top of the rice.
- Then add another layer of rice mixture.
- Generously sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese on top of this layer.
- Add the remaining rice.
- Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese on the top layer, then spread the shredded Monterey Jack completely over the top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned and the cheese melts completely and bubbles.
- Enjoy, you've earned it!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 997.5, Fat 37.4, SaturatedFat 13.7, Cholesterol 147, Sodium 1524.3, Carbohydrate 105.8, Fiber 9.9, Sugar 5, Protein 61
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Tanya Redding
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too salty for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.
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[email protected]I'm not a fan of rice, but I really liked this dish. The chicken was so flavorful.
Shiva Mandal
[email protected]This dish is a bit spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.
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[email protected]I'm not a great cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious.
Hafeez Raja
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Michelle Balanoyos
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The chicken is so tender and the rice is cooked perfectly.
Waqar Choudhary 786
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great way to impress your guests.
Jiya Rajpoot
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Foridul Sikder
[email protected]This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The flavors are incredible and the presentation is beautiful.
Runako Mudyiwa
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great dish for a special occasion or a weeknight meal.
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[email protected]I love this dish! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I always get compliments when I serve it.
Racheal Ireri
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. I will definitely be making it again.
Rosedjina Jean
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chicken, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was so flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly.
Jabouin Lara
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how good it was.
Noor Mubashir
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. I highly recommend it.
Chaudhary Seema
[email protected]Absolutely delicious! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.