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Arroz con Pollo - Recipe

Authentic chicken and rice gets its rich color from saffron -- use sparingly because a little goes a long way.
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Arroz con Pollo Recipe
Directions
1. Mix salt, paprika and pepper. Coat chicken evenly with seasoning mixture.

2. Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook 5 to 6 minutes per side or until golden. Remove chicken from skillet. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat from skillet. Add bell pepper and onion; cook and stir about 5 minutes or until tender.

3. Stir in rice and garlic; cook and stir about 1 minute. Stir in broth and saffron. Bring to boil. Return chicken to skillet. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender. Remove from heat. Stir in peas; cover. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with olives, if desired.
 
 
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients
-1 teaspoon salt
-1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Paprika
-1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Black Pepper, Ground
-3 1/2 pounds chicken parts, excess skin removed
-1 tablespoon olive oil
-1 red bell pepper, cut into 2-inch strips
-1 onion, coarsely chopped
-1 cup long grain rice
-2 cloves garlic, minced
-1 can (14 1/2 ounces) chicken broth
-1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Saffron , crushed
-1 cup frozen peas
-1/4 cup sliced Spanish olives with pimientos (optional)
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: 433 Calories
Fat: 17 Grams
Protein: 35 Grams
Cholesterol: 107 Milligrams
Carbohydrates: 35 Grams
Sodium: 856 Milligrams
Fiber: 3 Grams