Spanish Chicken and Rice

  • Prep 25 min
  • Total 50 min
  • Ingredients 10
  • Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped onions
  • 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup diced cooked ham
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 (8-oz.) pkg. seasoned Spanish yellow rice mix
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed green olives

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add onions, bell pepper and ham; cook about 5 minutes or until onions are tender, stirring frequently. Stir in garlic; cook 30 to 60 seconds or until softened.
  • 2
    Add water; bring to a boil. Stir in rice. Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Top with chicken breast halves; sprinkle with paprika. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook 20 to 25 minutes or until rice is tender, all water is absorbed and chicken is fork-tender and juices run clear. Sprinkle with olives.

  • This Spanish Chicken and Rice recipe is inspired by classic Spanish arroz con pollo (chicken with rice). Packaged yellow rice mix simplifies this version.
  • Wondering about the flavors in this Spanish chicken and yellow rice recipe? Many Spanish dishes are flavored with olive oil, onions, green bell pepper, ham and garlic.
  • To remove skin from garlic, press clove gently with flat side of knife. Cut off root end, remove skin and finely chop.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
460
Calories from Fat
120
Total Fat
13g
20%
Saturated Fat
2g
10%
Cholesterol
80mg
27%
Sodium
1460mg
61%
Total Carbohydrate
50g
17%
Dietary Fiber
2g
8%
Sugars
4g
Protein
36g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
8%
8%
Vitamin C
45%
45%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
25%
25%
Exchanges:
3 1/2 Starch; 3 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 3 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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