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Healthy Arroz con Pollo

We're proud to welcome this arroz con pollo dish to the ThinkHealthier family. Prepared in a healthy, hearty manner, it's a chicken dinner for soul... and the body. Dig in!
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Course Healthy Main Dishes
Cuisine Healthy & Nutritional
Servings 4 servings
Calories 5450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) paprika
  • 4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1 green pepper, diced
  • 1 red pepper, diced
  • 2 cup(s) valencia rice
  • 4 cup(s) organic free range chicken broth, fat free, low sodium
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) saffron
  • 1 cup(s) peas
  • 1/4 cup(s) pimientos, diced and drained

Instructions
 

  • Combine the salt, cumin, black pepper and paprika in a plastic gallon bag.
  • Place chicken in the bag with the spice mixture.
  • In a nonstick saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.
  • Add chicken to oil and cook until browned all over, 4 to 6 minutes per side.
  • Remove and keep warm.
  • Add the onions, green peppers and red peppers to the same saucepan.
  • Cook the vegetables over medium heat until tender.
  • Add rice, broth and saffron and bring to boil.
  • Add chicken, cover, reduce to a simmer and cook until rice is tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Add peas and pimientos and let stand, covered, 5 minutes before serving.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and.

Nutrition

Calories: 5450kcalCarbohydrates: 602.11gProtein: 444.13gFat: 126.63gSaturated Fat: 25.35gCholesterol: 1158.56mgSodium: 11395.98mgFiber: 20.55gSugar: 33.31g
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