Chicken and Rice

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 6 hrs
Total Time 6 hrs 30 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
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
  • 3 Bell Peppers (chopped)
  • 1 Onion (chopped)
  • 3 clove Garlic (minced)
  • 1 can Tomato sauce (no sodium)
  • 1 can Tomatoes (no-sodium)
  • 1.5 cup Chicken Broth (reduced-sodium)
  • 2 tbsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tbsp Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Turmeric
  • 2 lb Chicken Breast (boneless and skinless)
  • 2 cup Brown Rice
  • 1 cup Peas (frozen)
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro (optional)
Instructions
  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    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.

  3. 3

    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

Keywords: Chicken, Brown Rice, Red Bell Peppers, Onion
Read it online: https://livehealthycooks.com/recipe/chicken-and-rice/