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Spanish Style Chicken & Rice

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 32 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes

Servings

4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 3-pound chicken, cut into 1/8ths
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 6.75-ounce box Spanish rice mix
  • 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 cup water

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine cumin, oregano, paprika, salt and chili powder. Rub all over chicken parts.
  • Heat olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium high heat. Brown chicken on all sides, about 12 minutes total and transfer to a plate.
  • Add bell pepper and sauté 5 minutes. Add rice mix with seasoning pouch, tomatoes with juice, frozen peas and chicken. Add water, bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer.
  • Cover and cook over low heat until rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.