ARROZ CON POLLO (BAKED CHICKEN AND RICE)

Arroz con Pollo (Baked Chicken and Rice) image

Provided by PanNan

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

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1 chicken, cut up into 8 pieces
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
2 tomatoes, peeled and cut in eighths
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon fresh oregano (or 1/2 tsp dried)
1/2 teaspoon red cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon saffron (optional)
1 cup uncooked long grain rice (not minute rice)
10 ounces frozen green peas, cooked and drained
pimientos or roasted red pepper (to garnish) (optional)

Steps:

Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
In large oven proof skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
Add chicken, brown on all sides, turning as needed for about 20 minutes.
Remove chicken.
Add onion, green pepper, tomatoes, garlic and rice.
Saute 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly browned.
Stir in broth, bay leaf, oregano, cayenne pepper and saffron.
Bring to a boil.
If skillet isn't oven proof or large enough, transfer to a 13 X 9 X 2 baking dish.
Arrange chicken on top.
Cover with lid or aluminum foil.
Bake in 375 oven for 25 minutes or until chicken and rice are both tender.
Add peas, and pimento or red peppers (if using) on top.