Chicken and sausage

57 min
hard
10 ingredients

Chicken and sausage

The dish known as "Chicken and Sausage" has roots in various regions of Latin America, where the combination of white meat and sausages is very popular. Depending on the country, it is known by different names, but the essence of the dish remains: a tasty and comforting mixture of chicken accompanied by sausages, which takes advantage of the intense flavors and textures that both ingredients offer. In countries like Mexico, a similar version called "pollo con chorizo" can be found, while in Colombia and Venezuela it is simply referred to as "pollo con salchicha". These types of preparations reflect the Spanish influence on Latin American gastronomy, fusing local ingredients with traditional techniques.

Furthermore, the use of ingredients such as green bell pepper and Italian seasonings adds a Mediterranean touch that enhances the flavor of the dish, making it an ideal option for both family meals and special occasions. This dish is not only easy to prepare, but it also combines accessible and nutritious ingredients that can be served with rice or noodles, adapting to different tastes and culinary customs.

How to Prepare Chicken and Sausage

Ingredients: Olive Oil, Chicken Breast, Italian Sausage, Green Bell Pepper, Garlic, Water, Condensed Tomato Soup, Tomato Sauce, Italian Seasoning, Cornstarch.

Steps:

In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat.

Add the chicken and cook until browned.

Remove the chicken.

Set aside.

Reduce the heat to medium.

In the same skillet, cook the sausage, green bell pepper, and garlic, stirring, until the sausage is browned and the pepper is tender.

Remove the fat with a spoon.

Stir in the soup, water, tomato sauce, and Italian seasoning.

Heat to a boil and return the chicken to the skillet.

Reduce the heat to low.

Cover.

Cook for 6-7 minutes more, or until the chicken is no longer pink, stirring occasionally.

Mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water.

Add to the sauce and bring to a boil.

Reduce the heat and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.

Serve over hot noodles or rice.

Pollo y salchicha

Ingredients (10)

  • Olive Oil
  • Chicken Breast
  • Italian Sausage
  • Green Bell Pepper
  • Garlic
  • Water
  • Tomato Soup
  • Tomato Sauce
  • Italian Seasoning
  • Cornstarch

Instructions (29 steps)

  1. 1 In a large skillet
  2. 2 heat the oil over medium-high heat
  3. 3 Add the chicken and cook until browned
  4. 4 Remove the chicken
  5. 5 Set aside
  6. 6 Reduce the heat to medium
  7. 7 In the same skillet
  8. 8 cook the sausage
  9. 9 green pepper
  10. 10 and garlic
  11. 11 stirring
  12. 12 until the sausage is browned and the pepper is tender
  13. 13 Remove the fat with a spoon
  14. 14 Stir in the soup
  15. 15 water
  16. 16 tomato sauce
  17. 17 and Italian seasoning
  18. 18 Heat to a boil and return the chicken to the skillet
  19. 19 Reduce the heat to low
  20. 20 Cover
  21. 21 Cook for 6-7 minutes more
  22. 22 or until the chicken is no longer pink
  23. 23 stirring occasionally
  24. 24 Mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water
  25. 25 Add to the sauce and bring to a boil
  26. 26 Reduce the heat and continue cooking
  27. 27 stirring occasionally
  28. 28 until the sauce thickens
  29. 29 Serve over hot noodles or rice