DescriptionSpanish
6 servings
About $2.39 per serving Cooking spray 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or tenderloins, visible fat removed, cut in to 1-inch cubes 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil or vegetable oil 1 medium green bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 small onion, chopped 2 medium tomatoes, chopped and lightly mashed in a bowl with a fork (save the juices!) 1 small can green peas, no salt added 1 teaspoon garlic, minced from jar ½ teaspoon parsley ¼ teaspoon saffron or 1/8 teaspoon Turmeric 1 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth 2 cups long grain brown rice, prepared to package instructions
- Spray a large skillet with cooking spray, add chicken and cook over medium-high heat 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove chicken from pan.
- Add oil, bell peppers and onions to skillet – stir well and cook 5 minutes until onions begin to become translucent.
- Add tomatoes, peas, garlic, parsley and saffron or Turmeric. Stir and cook 2 minutes more.
- Reduce to medium low-heat, add broth and chicken, stir well and cover.
- Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add rice, mix well and heat until warmed through.
If you like Chinese fried rice you’ll love this Spanish version!
Per serving: | Calories | 380 | | Total Fat | 5.5 g | | Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | | Trans Fat | 0.0 g | | Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | | Monounsaturated Fat | 2.5 g | | Cholesterol | 48 mg | | Sodium | 113 mg | | Carbohydrates | 57 g | | Dietary Fiber | 7 g | | Added Sugars | 0 g | | Protein | 24 g | | Potassium | 628 mg | | Calcium | 43 mg |
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