Chicken and Rice Skillet

  Chicken & Turkey

My Cuban mother-in-law makes the best Arroz Con Pollo, but it is very time consuming. This is my quick, weeknight version of the dish she makes.

Chicken and Rice Skillet

Average Rating: 3.2

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. Cook: 25 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
  • 1 cup frozen peas

Instructions

  • 1. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute onion in oil until tender.
  • 2. Add rice and garlic; cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until rice is lightly browned. Add the broth, tomatoes, water, cumin and oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender. Add chicken and peas; heat through.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 364 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 783mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 28g protein.

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