Hawaiian Chicken and Pineapple Casserole

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Serves 6 people

Categories: Casserole, Chicken, Main Dish

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 (3 -3 1/2 lb) chicken, cut up into serving pieces
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
  • 12 fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 1/2 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into small chunks
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/2 cup semisweet white wine

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; add the chicken; brown lightly on all sides; transfer chicken to a plate.

  2. Add the onion, bell peppers, and mushrooms to the skillet; season with salt and pepper; stir/saute for 5 minutes or until softened; remove pan from heat.
  3. Layer half the vegetables and half the pineapple chunks over the bottom of a 2 to 1/2 quart lightly greased casserole dish.
  4. Arrange chicken pieces over the vegetables and pineapple.
  5. In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce and honey; brush the chicken with this mixture.
  6. Layer the remaining vegetables and pineapple over the chicken.
  7. Mix the pineapple juice and wine together; pour evenly over the top.
  8. Cover and bake in a 350° oven for about 1 hour or until the chicken is tender.

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