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Arroz Con Pollo (Chicken and Rice)

Arroz con pollo is a colorful one-pot chicken and rice dish with layers of flavor thanks to the addition of bell pepper, paprika, saffron, and tomatoes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Latin
Calories: 471
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 0.75 cup chopped onion
  • 1.5 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 1 14.5 ounce can chicken broth
  • 1 14.5 ounce can stewed tomatoes
  • 0.5 cup white wine
  • 0.125 teaspoon saffron
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with a 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon paprika.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add seasoned chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink in the center and golden brown on all sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer chicken onto a plate; set aside.
  3. Add green pepper, onions, and garlic to the same skillet; cook and stir for 5 minutes. Add rice; cook and stir until rice is opaque, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in broth, tomatoes, white wine, and saffron. Stir in remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon paprika; bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  4. Add chicken and stir until heated through. Stir in parsley and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 471kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 1015mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6g

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