ARROZ CON POLLO

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I love this recipe for Arroz con Pollo as does my family. It is lower in fat than most you'll run across. I'll be looking forward to your feedback. Enjoy another of our favorites. NOTE: pitted and stuffed green olives can be used in place of the black olives.

Provided by Happy Hippie

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces sausage links, brown and serve links
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 lbs skinless chicken pieces (breasts, thighs, drumsticks)
1 tablespoon cooking oil
2 cups water
1 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1 cup long grain rice
1 (7 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes, cut up
1 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup olive, ripe, sliced & pitted

Steps:

  • Cut the sausages into 1/2 inch pieces; brown sausages in a kettle. Remove sausages. Set aside.
  • Place the flour, salt, and pepper in a plastic bag. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat.
  • In the kettle, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken and cook, uncovered, for 10 minutes, turning to brown evenly. Add the water, onion, and celery to chicken in kettle.
  • Simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
  • Add uncooked rice, undrained tomatoes, and sausages. Simmer, covered, about 20 minutes more or until rice is tender. Add peas and olives; cook and stir until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.2, Fat 15.4, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 73.2, Sodium 573, Carbohydrate 35.6, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 3.6, Protein 24.3

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