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Serve with rice and crusty bread to sop up the delicious sauce.

Hilda’s Portuguese Stewed Chicken

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Toss chicken pieces in seasoned flour to coat.

Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high until oil is shimmering.

Transfer chicken to a clean plate, and set aside.

Hilda’s Portuguese Stewed Chicken

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Add chorizo to skillet; cook until browned on both sides, about 3 minutes.

Add potatoes, onion, and bell peppers.

Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 2 minutes.

Add tomatoes, olives, shallot, and garlic cloves.

Season vegetables with more Emerils Original Essence seasoning to taste.

Stir in wine, parsley, and 1 cup of the chicken stock; return chicken to pan.

Bring to a boil over medium-high.

Add crushed red pepper, scallions, salt, and black pepper.

Divide rice evenly among 4 bowls, mounding it in center of each.

Spoon chicken-and-stew mixture around rice.

If desired, garnish with cheese, parsley, and more Emerils Original Essence seasoning.

Serve with crusty bread.

Recipe Credit

Recipe courtesy of Chef Emeril Lagasse, all rights reserved.