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Spanish-style Chicken with Rice
Photo: Lily Banse

Spanish-style Chicken with Rice

18 ingredients 5 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

763
Calories
49g
Protein
20g
Fat
100g
Carbs

Counts 15 of 17 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 15 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Rice 1 cup cooked (158g) white 206
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Corn 1/2 cup kernels (82g) 77
Pea 1/2 cup (72g) 62
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Bell Pepper 1 medium (119g) 31
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Mushrooms 1/2 cup sliced (35g) 15
Celery 1 stalk (40g) 6
Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Olive 1 large (4g) 4
Capers 1 tbsp (9g) drained 2
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Water not in our table 0
Saffron not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 2 medium red/green peppers, cut into strips
  • 1 cup chopped mushrooms
  • 2 cups uncooked rice
  • 1 3-lb chicken, cut into 8 pieces, skin removed
  • 1 teaspoon salt (optional)
  • 3 1/2 cups chicken broth, fat removed
  • 4 cups water
  • Saffron or Sazón, for color
  • 3 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 cup frozen green beans
  • Olives or capers for garnish, if desired

Directions

1

1.Heat the oil over medium heat in a nonstick pot. Add the onion, garlic, celery, green pepper, and mushrooms. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, for about 3 minutes or until tender.

2

2.Add the rice and sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly until it begins to brown.

3

3.Add the chicken, salt, chicken broth, water, saffron (Sazón), and tomatoes. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer.

4

4.Cover the pot and let the casserole simmer until the water is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes.

5

5.Stir in the peas, corn, and beans, and cook for 8-10 minutes. When everything is hot the casserole is ready to serve. Garnish with olives or capers, if desired.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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