Chicken and Rice
Description
Chicken and rice is a popular dish across Latin America. It includes some of the important food groups for a balanced meal! This recipe provides instructions with a different cooking method for a healthier version
Ingredients
Instructions
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Combine bell peppers, onion, garlic, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, broth, chili powder, paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper, cumin, and saffron (or turmeric) in a 6-qt. slow cooker. Nestle chicken into the mixture until submerged. Cover and cook on Low for 5 1/2 hours.
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Stir in rice, peas, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover and cook until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 30 minutes more.
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Using 2 forks, shred the chicken in the slow cooker. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon olives and garnish with cilantro, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 299kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 6g10%
- Saturated Fat 1g5%
- Trans Fat 0g
- Cholesterol 90mg30%
- Sodium 432mg18%
- Potassium 272mg8%
- Total Carbohydrate 35g12%
- Dietary Fiber 5g20%
- Sugars 8g
- Protein 29g58%
- Vitamin A 1653 IU
- Vitamin C 23 mg
- Calcium 73 mg
- Iron 3 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Average cost of recipe per serving: $2.15
Note: The costs are an estimated calculation and are subject to variation depending on the time of year and your location.
Adapted from: eatingwell.com