Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 4 chicken breast, boneless, skinless (whole or each cut into 4 strips for quicker cooking time)
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 2 stalks celery (chopped)
  • 1 pepper (any color, chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons garlic (minced)
  • 2 ` bay leaves
  • 1 can (28 oz) canned tomatoes (diced)
  • 1-2 tablespoons parsley (dried)
  • 2-4 teaspoons paprika - (more or less to taste)
  • salt -
  • pepper -
  • oil or butter

Instruction

  • In a large skillet, over medium heat, heat oil until it shimmers or when a drop of water flicked in it dances or melt butter until hot.
  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Brown chicken breast for about 2-4 minutes per side. Set aside.  
  • In a large pot, over medium heat, heat oil or butter like you just did for the chicken.
  • Saute onion, garlic, chopped pepper and celery until tender.
  • Then add canned tomatoes (do not drain), bay leaves, parsley, paprika and chicken.
  • Simmer for about 30 minutes, if making strips and 90 minutes to 2 hours if using whole breasts.
  • Remember to flip chicken over at least once to ensure even cooking and stir occasionally.
  • Prepare rice.
  • Season the dish with salt and pepper. 
  • Serve and enjoy!