Southwestern Style Chicken

Prep

Cook

Servings

5 to 6

Level

Easy

Ingredients

  • 3½ to 4 pounds chicken pieces (can use boneless, skinless chicken if desired)
  • 1 large onion, peeled and sliced
  • 2 medium tomatoes, each cut into 6 wedges
  • 1 large bell pepper, sliced into rings
  • 1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained

Sauce

  • ½ cup (1 stick) Challenge Butter
  • ⅔ cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 cups chicken broth

Directions

  • 1

    Place chicken pieces in a 15×10-inch baking pan. Top with onions, tomatoes, peppers and olives.

  • 2

    In a medium saucepan, melt butter. Add flour, spices and cheese and stir until well blended. Stir and mix in chicken broth.

  • 3

    Pour sauce over chicken and vegetables.

  • 4

    Cover pan with foil and bake in a 350°F oven for 1½ hours. Or place chicken pieces and vegetables in a large crock pot. Pour in sauce. Cover and cook on low heat for 4-5 hours.

  • 5

    Serve over cooked rice.

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