Portuguese Chicken and Bisque
A classic Portuguese-inspired dish, combining succulent chicken with rich bisque for a flavorful and satisfying meal. The aromatic spices and herbs add a depth of flavor that will leave you wanting more.
Ingredients
- ●4 chicken breasts
- ●2 tablespoons olive oil
- ●1 medium onion
- ●3 cloves garlic
- ●1 cup portuguese red wine
- ●2 cups chicken broth
- ●2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ●2 medium tomatoes
- ●1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
- ●to taste salt
- ●to taste black pepper
- ●1 cup bisque
- ●chopped parsley
Instructions
- 1
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on both sides, about 5-6 minutes.
- 3
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- 4
Reduce heat to medium and add the onion to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- 5
Add the garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional minute.
- 6
Add the red wine to the skillet and cook, scraping up any browned bits, until reduced by half, about 2-3 minutes.
- 7
Add the chicken broth, tomato paste, and saffron threads to the skillet. Stir to combine.
- 8
Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer, covered, until cooked through, about 10-12 minutes.
- 9
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- 10
Stir in the bisque and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until heated through.
- 11
Serve the chicken with the bisque sauce spooned over the top. Garnish with chopped parsley.
- 12
Serve hot and enjoy!
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Note: You can also serve the bisque as a side dish, omitting the chicken.