Chicken sofrito (stir-fried)

2 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2teaspoonsOlive oil, divided
½cupFinely chopped onion
¼cupFinely chopped green bell pepper
2Garlic cloves, minced
cupDrained canned Italian tomatoes, seeded and
Finely chopped
¾cupWater
½cupSliced mushrooms
1ounceJulienne-cut Canadian-style bacon (thin strips)
2tablespoonsSherry
1Pkt instant chicken broth and seasoning mix
1teaspoonOregano leaves
¼teaspoonEach salt and black pepper
teaspoonGround red pepper
9ouncesSkinned and boned chicken breasts, cut into
3eaches1/2-inch strips
4Pimiento stuffed green olives, sliced crosswise
½ounceShelled almonds, lightly toasted and ground

Directions

In 10-inch skillet heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat, add onion, bell pepper and garlic and saute until onion is translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add remaining ingredients except chicken and olives and stir to combine. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes. While tomato mixture is cooking, in separate 10-inch nonstick skillet heat remaining teaspoon oil over medium-high heat; add chicken and stir-fry until golden brown on all sides. Transfer to sauce, add olives and stir to combine. Increase heat to medium and cook until chicken is cooked through and sauce is thickened, 5 to 6 minutes. Serve sprinkled with ground almonds.

Makes 2 servings.

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