Arroz Con Pollo (Chicken and Rice)
Description
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.
Ingredients
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4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
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3 tablespoons vegetable oil
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1 green bell pepper, chopped
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3/4 cup chopped onion
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1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
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1 cup long-grain white rice
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1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
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1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
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1/2 cup white wine
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1/8 teaspoon saffron
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Directions
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.