SKILLET ARROZ CON POLLO

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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!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

  • 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 : Calories 373 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 582mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Hendrix Martinez
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Alima Amza
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I'm allergic to tomatoes, so I omitted them from the recipe. It was still very good.


Masibonge Mkhize
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I didn't have any cilantro on hand, so I used parsley instead. It was still delicious!


florence Puteho
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the rice was good.


Delia Mataure
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I would add more spices next time.


keshab kshatri
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this dish was amazing! The chicken was tender and flavorful and the rice was cooked perfectly.


Sk Ajidul islam
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This is my go-to recipe for arroz con pollo. It's always a hit with my friends and family.


Beatrice Ndolo
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Delicious!


Sophie Jones
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The chicken is always tender and juicy and the rice is cooked perfectly.


Christina Curl (Caris /Chris / **CRC**)
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I added some extra vegetables and it was a great way to get my kids to eat their veggies.


djangosback
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The chicken was juicy and the rice was fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


Ismael Canela
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Akhi Akthar
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The flavors are amazing and it's so easy to make. I usually serve it with a side of beans and a salad.


Michael Conner
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This skillet arroz con pollo was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I loved the addition of the vegetables, which added a nice crunch and freshness.