Best 7 Spanish Rice With Chicken Peas Recipes

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Spanish rice with chicken peas, a traditional dish from Spain, is a vibrant and flavorful one-pot meal that combines the goodness of rice, chicken peas, and a blend of spices. Originating in the vibrant region of Valencia, this dish has gained popularity worldwide for its inviting aroma, delectable taste, and versatility. Whether you are a culinary enthusiast seeking a new culinary adventure or a home cook looking for a simple yet satisfying meal, this article will guide you through the process of creating an authentic and delicious Spanish rice with chicken peas that will surely impress your taste buds.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPANISH RICE WITH CHICKEN & PEAS



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My mom made this juicy chicken and rice for us every Wednesday. I still make it for my hubby. It reminds me of family dinners growing up. -Josee Lanzi, New Port Richey, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
4 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1-1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
2-1/4 cups chicken broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup frozen peas, thawed

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, toss chicken with flour, pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt. In a Dutch oven, heat 4 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken, stirring occasionally; remove from pan., In same pan, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add pepper, onion and celery; cook and stir until onion is tender, 2-4 minutes. Add rice, cumin, chili powder and remaining salt; stir to coat rice. Stir in remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10 minutes., Place browned chicken over rice (do not stir in). Cook, covered, until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 755mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPANISH RICE AND PIGEON PEAS ( ARROZ CON GANDULES)



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Make and share this Spanish Rice and Pigeon Peas ( Arroz con Gandules) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by jb41848

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 1h10m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 lb butter
8 teaspoons sofrito sauce (found in the ethnic aisle)
16 stuffed olives
2 teaspoons salt
1 lb pigeon peas, fresh or canned
4 cups long grain rice
8 cups water

Steps:

  • In a big pot heat up 2 tbsps oil on a low flame and put in the Sofrito and all the other ingredients except rice and water.
  • Stir fry for 3 minutes.
  • Then put the rice in and stir well.
  • Next add the water, leave the pot uncovered, cook over medium heat and let the rice dry out.
  • As soon as the rice is dry, turn the rice over,in the pot, put the cover back on and put on low flame for 20 minutes.
  • After 20 minutes turn rice over again and serve.

20 MINUTE SPANISH RICE



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I wanted a quick Spanish Rice side dish one night, to go along side a spicy chicken I was making, so I came up with this simple yummy dish.

Provided by Juju Bee

Categories     White Rice

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups chicken stock
1 cup long grain rice, uncooked
1 (1 1/4 ounce) packet taco seasoning
1/3 cup salsa
1/3 cup corn kernel
1/3 cup black beans

Steps:

  • Boil the chicken stock and taco seasoning in a medium pot.
  • Once mixture comes to a boil add the rice, salsa, corn and beans (or peas if you prefer; stir a bit.
  • Turn heat to low and cover pot.
  • Allow to cook on low, undisturbed, for 20 minutes.
  • After 20 minutes are up, toss the rice a bit, and serve!

SPANISH RICE AND CHICKEN



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My mother has always been an avid cook, and my sister, two brothers and I were raised on this casserole. When I polled our family to see which recipe I should share, this fresh-tasting, well-seasoned chicken casserole came out on the top of the list. I know you'll enjoy is as much as we do. -Cindy Clark, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 pounds), cut up
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 cup uncooked rice
3/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Place chicken in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine garlic salt, celery salt and paprika; sprinkle over chicken. Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes. , Remove chicken from dish. Combine rice, onion, green pepper and parsley; spoon into pan. In a saucepan, bring broth, tomatoes, chili powder and salt to a boil. Pour over rice mixture; mix well. Place chicken pieces on top. Cover and bake until chicken registers at least 165° and rice is tender, 40-45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 12 g fat (3 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73 mg cholesterol, Sodium 1,448 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30 g carbohydrate, Fiber 2 g fiber, Protein 27 g protein.

ONE-POT SPANISH CHICKEN AND YELLOW RICE



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An easy one-pot meal that tastes gourmet for nights you just don't feel like cooking!

Provided by Kel Kel

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 38m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 onion, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into large chunks
2 ⅓ cups water
½ (16 ounce) package yellow rice (such as Vigo®)
⅔ cup frozen peas

Steps:

  • Combine onion, olive oil, and garlic in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add chicken breasts; cook until lightly browned, about 2 minutes per side. Pour in water; bring to a boil.
  • Pour yellow rice into the boiling water. Cover and simmer over medium heat until chicken and rice are tender, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle frozen peas on top; cook until thawed, about 2 minutes. Mix up rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426.6 calories, Carbohydrate 49.4 g, Cholesterol 58.5 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 28.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 810.5 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

SPANISH RICE, CHICKEN&CHORIZO



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taken from an olive booklet a nice paella type dish

Provided by plumbman

Time 1h

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

olive oil
chicken thighs 12, on the bone with skin on
red peppers 2, sliced
chorizo 100g, cut into small chunks
onion 1 large, roughly chopped
garlic 4 cloves, crushed
smoked paprika 3tsp
dried chilli flakes 1 tsp
chicken stock fresh, cube or concentrate, made up to 1.3litres
calasparra rice or paella rice 375g
flat-leaf parsley chopped to make 2 tbsp
lemon 1,juiced

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to18oC/fan16oC/gas4. Heat 4 tbsp oil in a paella pan or a broad, shallow pan, season the chicken thighs and brown them in batches on all sides (but don't cook through). Remove, then add the peppers and chorizo to the same pan and cook over a medium heat until the peppers soften.
  • Throw in the onion and garlic and cook gently until the onion is soft. Stir in the paprika and chilli and cook for a minute, stirring,then add the chicken stock. Put the chicken pieces back, bring the stock to a simmer and cook, covered, over a gentle heat for15 minutes.
  • Pour the rice around the chicken and season. Put in the oven and cook for 20 minutes, until the stock has absorbed and the top is golden. You don't need to stir the rice as it cooks.
  • Cover the dish with foiI and leave to sit for 5 minutes. Scatter with the parsley and lemon juice over the top before serving.

MAMACITA'S MEXICAN RICE



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My mother-in-law gave me this basic Mexican rice recipe that I've updated. Here it is.

Provided by Armi

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Peas

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup long-grain white rice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 ½ cups chicken broth
1 tomato, seeded and diced
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon Spanish saffron
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
1 sprig fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Cook and stir rice and oil in a skillet over medium heat until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Add onion and cook for 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Pour chicken broth into rice mixture and bring to a boil; stir tomato, cumin, saffron, salt, and black pepper into broth and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until rice is cooked, about 20 minutes.
  • Stir peas and carrots into cooked rice; garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Fat 2.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 34.1 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use high-quality Spanish rice. It has a shorter grain than other types of rice, which helps it absorb the flavors of the other ingredients.
  • Use a large skillet or Dutch oven to cook the rice. This will give the rice plenty of room to cook evenly.
  • Be sure to toast the rice before adding the other ingredients. This will help bring out its nutty flavor.
  • Add the chicken and vegetables to the rice and cook until they are tender. You can use any type of chicken you like, but boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs work well.
  • Add the broth, tomatoes, and seasonings to the rice and bring to a boil. Then, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes or until the rice is tender and all of the liquid has been absorbed.
  • Fluff the rice with a fork before serving. This will help separate the grains of rice and make it light and fluffy.
  • Serve the rice with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, salsa, guacamole, or cheese.

Conclusion:

Spanish rice with chicken and peas is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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