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Arroz con Pollo

45 min4 servings🍳 1 panPicky-eater safe bet: plain rice$13.00590 cal · 38g protein

Ingredients

  • boneless skinless chicken thighs1½ lb
  • long-grain white rice1½ cups
  • chicken broth3 cups
  • tomato sauce8 oz
  • yellow onion1 count
  • green bell pepper1 count
  • garlic3 cloves
  • ground cumin1 tsp
  • frozen peas1 cup
  • olive oil2 tbsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and cumin. Brown in olive oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, 4 minutes per side. Move to a plate.

  2. 2

    Add the diced onion and pepper and cook 4 minutes. Add garlic and the rice and stir 2 minutes until the rice is lightly toasted.

  3. 3

    Stir in the broth and tomato sauce and bring to a boil.

  4. 4

    Nestle the chicken back in, cover, and simmer on low 20 minutes until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.

  5. 5

    Scatter the peas on top, cover for 3 more minutes, then fluff and serve.

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