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Skillet Arroz con Pollo

Name: Skillet Arroz con Pollo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 cup uncooked long grain rice; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1/4 cup sherry or water; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast; 1 cup frozen peas, thawed; 1/4 cup sliced ripe olives, drained; 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 25 min.

Makes

4 servings

From Dalton, Pennsylvania, Cheryl Battaglia notes, “This chicken-and-rice dish is great for both family and special occasion dinners. It’s a tasty main dish made all in one skillet…and it smells so good while it cooks!”

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Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup sherry or water
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives, drained
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

Directions

In a large nonstick skillet, saute the onion, red pepper and garlic in oil for 1 minute. Add rice; cook and stir for 4-5 minutes or until lightly browned.
Stir in the broth, sherry, lemon zest, salt and cayenne. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
Stir in the chicken, peas and olives. Cover and simmer 3-6 minutes longer or until rice is tender and chicken is heated through. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 373 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 582mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

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