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Recipe Tags: Weeknight Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion Main Dish Poultry Rice Chicken South American Dietary One Dish Meal Low Sodium Low Carb Inexpensive Low In Something Meat Chicken Thighs Legs Pasta Rice And Grains Long Grain Rice 4 Hours Or Less

Chicken Rancho

I'm posting this for safe keeping. I got this recipe from my step-mom. She didn't cook much but she'd make this now and then and i remember thinking i'd died and gone to heaven. I have been making it for myself for too many years to count. It's easy and always a crowd pleaser. It's great served with warmed tortillas and a garnish of sour cream. Do not leave out the turmeric--it makes this dish. It alway makes the best leftovers.

Steps

Heat oven to 350.
Brown chopped onion and chopped bell pepper until just brown , being careful not to burn.
Add minced garlic and cook for two minutes.
Add rice , pimentos and stir for about two minutes on low heat.
Add chicken stock.
Turmeric , cayenne , and chili powder.
Pour into a 2 quart casserole dish and arrange chicken on top and salt and pepper.
Cook for one and a half hours.

Ingredients

chicken thighs, chicken legs, chicken stock, vegetable oil, onion, green bell pepper, garlic cloves, long grain rice, pimientos, turmeric, cayenne pepper, chili powder