Arroz Con Pollo

Name: Arroz Con Pollo Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 1/2 Pounds boneless chicken breasts skinned all visible fat removed; 1 TBSP Margarine; 2 Cloves garlic minced; 1/4 tsp paprika; 1/4 C. Chopped onion; 1/4 C. Chopped green bell pepper; 1 TBSP vegetable oil; 1 C. Uncooked rice; 2 C. low-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 C. Chopped fresh tomatoes; 1/8 tsp saffron or turmeric; 1/2 C. Cooked green peas

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Minutes to Prepare: 10
Minutes to Cook: 35

Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 1/2 Pounds boneless chicken breasts, skinned, all visible fat removed1 TBSP Margarine2 Cloves garlic, minced1/4 tsp paprika1/4 C. Chopped onion1/4 C. Chopped green bell pepper1 TBSP vegetable oil1 C. Uncooked rice2 C. low-sodium chicken broth1/2 C. Chopped fresh tomatoes1/8 tsp saffron or turmeric1/2 C. Cooked green peas

Directions

Preheat oven to 350.

Rinse chicken and pat dry. Set aside.

In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt margarine. Add garlic, black pepper and paprika.

Mix well.

Remove from heat and brush on chicken breasts.

Place chicken in ovenproof dish and bake, uncovered, 20-25 minutes, or until meat has turned white throughout.

Meanwhile, in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, saute the onion and green pepper in oil 5-6 minutes or until soft.

Add rice and cook another 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add chicken broth, tomatoes and saffronor turmeric and stir to mix thoroughly.

Cover and simmer over low heat 20-25 minutes. Add green peas and cooked chicken and cook for an additional 10 minutes.

Serve immediately.

Makes 4 servings.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DEBSTOKES.

Servings Per Recipe: 4

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