Spanish-Style Chicken and Sausage

Submitted by: CAKESBYCAMPBELLRated: 4 out of 5 by 38 members
Prep Time: 30 MinutesCook Time: 25 Minutes
Ready In: 55 MinutesYields: 6 servings
"A one-dish meal! Sweet Italian sausage stews with cubed chicken breasts and rice in a savory sauce with peas, tomatoes, onions, green peppers, garlic, herbs, and spices."

INGREDIENTS:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 pound sweet Italian
sausage, sliced
1 (8 ounce) boneless, skinless
chicken breast, cubed
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper,
chopped
2 cubes chicken bouillon
1 2/3 cups hot water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup frozen green peas
1 1/2 cups instant rice
2 medium tomatoes, diced

DIRECTIONS:
1.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in sausage, and brown well, about 5 minutes. Remove, and drain fat. Stir chicken, onion, and green pepper into skillet, and cook 5 minutes.
2.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir bouillon cubes into hot water to dissolve. Stir in salt, thyme, and garlic powder. Pour into skillet.
3.
Stir peas into skillet, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium low, and simmer about 5 minutes. Stir in rice and tomatoes; cover, remove from heat, and let stand 5 minutes.