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Ultimate Chicken and Rice Recipe that will Blow Your Mind!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 4skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces

  • ½teaspoonsalt, divided

  • ½teaspoonground black pepper, divided

  • ½teaspoonpaprika, divided

  • 3tablespoonsvegetable oil

  • 1green bell pepper, chopped

  • ¾cupchopped onion

  • 1 ½teaspoonsminced garlic

  • 1cuplong-grain white rice

  • 1(14.5 ounce) canchicken broth

  • 1(14.5 ounce) canstewed tomatoes

  • ½cupwhite wine

  • ⅛teaspoonsaffron

  • 1tablespoonchopped fresh parsley

Cooking Directions

  1. Season chicken with a 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon paprika.

  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add seasoned chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink in the center and golden brown on all sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer chicken onto a plate; set aside.

  3. Add green pepper, onions, and garlic to the same skillet; cook and stir for 5 minutes. Add rice; cook and stir until rice is opaque, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in broth, tomatoes, white wine, and saffron. Stir in remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon paprika; bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.

  4. Add chicken and stir until heated through. Stir in parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories471
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
14g 		18%
Saturated Fat
2g 		12%
Cholesterol
69mg 		23%
Sodium
1015mg 		44%
Total Carbohydrate
50g 		18%
Dietary Fiber
3g 		10%
Total Sugars
6g
Protein
30g 		60%
Vitamin C
36mg 		40%
Calcium
77mg 		6%
Iron
5mg 		26%
Potassium
603mg 		13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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