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

Yeboah Clement
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This dish is a great comfort food. It's perfect for a cold winter night.


Farjana Khanom
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This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the peas and the rice.


Jonathan Ginete
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I'm not a fan of Spanish rice, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. It was very flavorful and the chicken was very tender.


Kelvin Brayden
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This dish is a great meal prep option. I made a big batch on Sunday and ate it for lunch all week.


Mdshihab hassan
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I'm a vegetarian, so I substituted tofu for the chicken in this recipe. It turned out really well!


Umer Chohan
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I also added some chopped bell pepper and corn to the dish, and it turned out great.


Scott Wiggins
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Muhammad Ismail786 Muhammad Ismail786
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. I'll probably make it again, but I'll use less chili powder next time.


Ayaat Noor
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I'm not a big fan of peas, but I still enjoyed this dish. The chicken was very tender and the rice was cooked perfectly.


Shah_Nur Sultana
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to follow and the results are delicious.


Samuel Ampeh
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This dish was a little bland for my taste. I think I'll add some extra spices next time.


Alishan Qureshi
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I've made this Spanish rice recipe several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. The rice is fluffy and flavorful, and the chicken and peas are a great addition. I also like that I can make this dish in one pot, which makes cleanup a breeze.


Mazharul islam Kiron
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This Spanish rice dish with chicken and peas was a hit with my family! It had a vibrant yellow color and the flavors were so rich and flavorful. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the peas added a nice pop of sweetness. I especially appreciated th