One-Pot Arroz Con Pollo {Chicken and Rice}
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5
4 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
38 mins
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Total Time
48 mins
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Servings
6 Servings
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Calories
1964 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
South American
One-Pot Arroz Con Pollo {Chicken and Rice}
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Looking for an easy, healthy dinner recipe? This Arroz con Pollo (chicken and rice) dish from Lexi’s Clean Kitchen’s new cookbook fits the bill perfectly. 196 calories and 2 Weight Watchers SmartPoints
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 2 bell pepper seeded & chopped, red
- 1 cup peas frozen
- 1 pound chicken breast cubed, boneless, skinless
- 1 cup white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup canned tomatoes diced
- 1 teaspoon saffron
- ½ teaspoon cumin ground
- ¼ teaspoon Turmeric ground
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste, ground
- ¼ - ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes as desired
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large braising pan or Dutch oven set over medium heat. Sauté the garlic for 1 to 2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Add the onion, peppers, and peas and saute for 5 minutes, until the onion and peppers begin to soften.
- Add the chicken and sear on all sides for 2 minutes (it does not need to fully cook at this point).
- Add the rice and stir until the chicken, vegetables and rice are thoroughly mixed, about 1 minute.
- Add the chicken broth, tomatoes, saffron, cumin, turmeric, salt, ground pepper, and red pepper flakes, if using. Mix to combine.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes, until the rice is fluffy and no broth remains.
- Serve hot with additional black pepper and red pepper flakes.
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Nutrition Information
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Serving
1.33Cups
Calories
196.4kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
17.5g
(6%)
Protein
19.7g
(39%)
Fat
5.2g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1.3g
(7%)
Cholesterol
43.3mg
(14%)
Sodium
480.5mg
(20%)
Fiber
2.3g
(9%)
Sugar
4.1g
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1964 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1.33Cups | |
| Calories | 196.4kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 17.5g | 6% |
| Protein | 19.7g | 39% |
| Fat | 5.2g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.3g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 43.3mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 480.5mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 9% |
| Sugar | 4.1g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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