Description
This One Pot Spanish Chicken and Rice recipe is a flavorful and comforting dish that is easy to make in just one pot. Tender chicken, aromatic rice, and savory spices come together for a satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 5 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or 1 lb.), cut into 1-2 inch pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
For the Rice:
- 1/2 medium onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
- 1 cup long grain white rice, rinsed
- 1/2 tablespoon paprika
- 1 + 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup tomato sauce (canned or homemade)
- pinch of saffron
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup small stuffed green olives with pimento
- 1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro
- lemon wedges, to serve (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oil and cook chicken: Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet or pot. Add chicken, salt, and pepper. Cook until chicken browns slightly.
- Add vegetables: Add onion, red pepper, and garlic. Cook until slightly softened.
- Stir in rice and spices: Add rice and cook briefly. Mix in paprika.
- Add liquids: Pour in chicken stock and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Add saffron. Cover and cook for 25 minutes.
- Final touches: Season with salt and pepper. Add olives and cilantro. Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- How to add chorizo: You can enhance this dish by including chorizo sausage. Simply add sliced chorizo to the pan after cooking the chicken for a few minutes and continue with the recipe.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
