Baked Chicken Ranchera Recipe

Serve this south-of-the-border flavored chicken dish with a side of your favorite cooked rice.

Baked Chicken Ranchera

2 1/2 pounds chicken parts 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed - divided use 1 1/2 teaspoons MAGGI Reduced Sodium Chicken Flavor Instant Bouillon - divided use 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 1 red, green or yellow bell pepper, chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 1/2 cups thick & chunky salsa 1/2 cup warm water 2 bay leaves 1 cinnamon stick, broken into pieces

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Place chicken in 13 x 9-inch baking pan; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon bouillon and black pepper.
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes.
Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic; cook, stirring constantly, for 4 to 5 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in salsa, water, remaining bouillon, bay leaves, cinnamon and remaining oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes or until flavors are blended. Remove bay leaves and cinnamon stick pieces.
Pour sauce over chicken; bake for an additional 10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center.

Makes 5 servings.

Estimated Times:
Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cooking Time: 1 hr 5 mins

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