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Arroz con Pollo

Submitted by Lindsey R., Lajes Field

Ingredients
1: 3/4 cup canned whole tomatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup brown rice
1: 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
Fresh basil

Preparation
1. Process tomatoes until coarse.
2. Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Brown it, 3 minutes per side.
4. Remove chicken from skillet.
5. Add bell pepper, onion and garlic to skillet. Cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
6. Add rice, stir for 1 minute.
7. Add broth, tomatoes, turmeric, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
8. Reduce, cover and simmer for 25 minutes.
9. Return chicken to skillet, cover and simmer for 15 more minutes.
10. Stir in peas and cook until rice is done, about 5 more minutes.
11. Serve with fresh basil.

Characteristics
Low-fat

Eat This For:
Entree