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If you like Chinese fried rice you'll love this Simple Cooking with Heart Spanish version!
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Chicken Paella
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Servings
6
Ingredients
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Cooking spray -
1 pound chicken breasts or tenderloins -
2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil -
1 medium green bell pepper -
1 medium red bell pepper -
1 small onion -
2 medium tomatoes -
1 can green peas -
1 teaspoon garlic -
1/2 teaspoon parsley -
1/4 teaspoon saffron OR -
1/8 teaspoon turmeric -
1 cup chicken broth -
2 cup rice
Directions
Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.
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Spray a large skillet with cooking spray, add chicken and cook over medium-high heat 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. -
Remove chicken from pan. -
Add oil, bell peppers and onions to skillet – stir well and cook 5 minutes until onions begin to become translucent. -
Add tomatoes, peas, garlic, parsley and saffron or Turmeric. Stir and cook 2 minutes more. -
Reduce to medium low-heat, add broth and chicken, stir well and cover. -
Simmer for 20 minutes. -
Add rice, mix well and heat until warmed through.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
Protein
FiberNutrition Facts
| Calories | 380 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 5.5 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.5 g | |
| Cholesterol | 48 mg | |
| Sodium | 113 mg | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7 g | |
| Sugars | 5.2 g | |
| Added Sugars | 0 g | |
| Protein | 24 g | |
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Servings
6
Ingredients
-
Cooking spray -
1 pound chicken breasts or tenderloins -
2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil -
1 medium green bell pepper -
1 medium red bell pepper -
1 small onion -
2 medium tomatoes -
1 can green peas -
1 teaspoon garlic -
1/2 teaspoon parsley -
1/4 teaspoon saffron OR -
1/8 teaspoon turmeric -
1 cup chicken broth -
2 cup rice
Directions
Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.
-
Spray a large skillet with cooking spray, add chicken and cook over medium-high heat 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. -
Remove chicken from pan. -
Add oil, bell peppers and onions to skillet – stir well and cook 5 minutes until onions begin to become translucent. -
Add tomatoes, peas, garlic, parsley and saffron or Turmeric. Stir and cook 2 minutes more. -
Reduce to medium low-heat, add broth and chicken, stir well and cover. -
Simmer for 20 minutes. -
Add rice, mix well and heat until warmed through.
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