Rice with Chicken & Veggies - Arroz con Pollo Recipe Video

Rice with vegetables and chicken – a great, frugal, nutritious and delicious combination. It is also quite easy to make and is a wonderful weeknight meal.

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time35 Min
Ready In50 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings2
CuisineCourse
TasteMethod
SpecialityMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Chicken thighs4 Medium, skinned, cubed
 White rice1 1⁄4 Cup (20 tbs), uncooked
 Yellow onion1 Medium, chopped finely
 Frozen vegetables pack1 Cup (16 tbs) (peas, carrot, corn, carrot, broccoli)
 Parsley2 Tablespoon, chopped finely
 Garlic3 Clove (15 gm), minced
 Dried oregano1 Teaspoon
 Paprika1 Teaspoon
 Bell pepper1 Cup (16 tbs), sliced
 Canned tomato sauce15 Ounce (1 can)
 Chicken stock4 Cup (64 tbs)
 Olive oil2 Tablespoon
 Salt1⁄2 Teaspoon (to taste)
 Pepper1⁄2 Teaspoon (to taste)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 1079 Calories from Fat 254

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 29 g44%

Saturated Fat 5.5 g27.4%

Trans Fat 0.2 g

Cholesterol 139.7 mg46.6%

Sodium 2512.5 mg104.7%

Total Carbohydrates 147 g49.1%

Dietary Fiber 12.9 g51.6%

Sugars 22.3 g

Protein 57 g113.3%

Vitamin A 97.9% Vitamin C 165%

Calcium 17.2% Iron 53.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

GETTING READY
1. Wash and pat dry the chicken. Generously season it with salt & pepper.

MAKING
2. Heat a pan with some olive oil. Put the chicken and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add the onions to the chicken and cook for 2 minutes.
4. Put the rest of the ingredients, mixing well.
5. Bring pan to a boil, cover and lower the heat.
6. Simmer for 25 minutes and remove from heat.

SERVING
7. In a serving plate, garnish with parsley if desired and serve.
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