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Catalina Chicken Recipe

Catalina Chicken

Treat your taste buds to something special—try this flavorful Catalina Chicken, a delicious blend of sweet, tangy, and savory in every bite!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 8 ounces mushrooms quartered
  • 2 large red bell peppers cut into 1/4-inch strips
  • 1 large sweet onion diced
  • 1 ¼ cups chicken broth
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season them with salt and pepper.
  • In a deep skillet over medium-high heat, warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Brown the chicken for about 5 minutes on each side. Transfer the chicken to the prepared baking dish.
  • Add butter to the skillet and then mushrooms. Cook for 2 minutes until golden. Transfer the mushrooms to the baking dish with the chicken and layer the bell peppers on top.
  • In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil and cook the onions for about 5 minutes until tender.
  • While the onions are cooking, in a medium bowl, whisk together chicken broth, ketchup, tomato paste, honey, white wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, and chili powder. Set aside.
  • Sprinkle flour over the onions and cook for another minute. Slowly stir in the chicken broth mixture and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  • Pour the sauce over the chicken, cover with aluminum foil, and bake for 35 to 45 minutes. Baste the chicken halfway through the cooking time. Remove the foil, baste the chicken with the sauce, and bake for an additional 15 minutes to caramelize the bell peppers.

Notes

Notes:
For added flavor, consider sprinkling some fresh herbs like parsley or thyme before serving.
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