ARROZ CON POLLO

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-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 5-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1/2 cup chopped onion
4 garlic cloves, peeled
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up
3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1-1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup frozen peas

Steps:

In a blender, combine the tomatoes, onion, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, oregano, chili powder and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cover and process until smooth. Set aside., Sprinkle chicken with remaining salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chicken in batches in 2 tablespoons oil for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute the rice for 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in broth., In a Dutch oven, heat the remaining oil; add tomato mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 4 minutes. Stir in rice mixture; bring to a boil. , Arrange chicken in pan. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook for 25-30 minutes or until rice is tender and chicken juices run clear. Stir in peas; cover and let stand for 4 minutes or until peas are heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526 calories, Fat 22g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 1078mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 34g protein.