CHICKEN AND RICE CHILE VERDE

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Provided by Pinay0618

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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1 chicken bouillon cube
vegetable oil cooking spray
4 large chicken thighs, about 1 1/2 pounds
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 cup calrose rice
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
1/2 teaspoon oregano, crumbled
1 cup frozen green pea, thawed
1/4 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded

Steps:

Dissolve bouillon in 1 1/4 cups hot water; set aside. Heat large frying pan over high heat. Lightly coat inside of pan with cooking spray. Add chicken, in single layer. Cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until browned. Remove from pan.
Add onion and garlic to same pan; saute 30 seconds. Mix in rice, chiles, oregano and bouillon. Arrange chicken, in single layer, over top. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer 25 minutes.
Sprinkle peas over chicken. Cover and cook 5 minutes longer, or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; let stand covered 10 minutes. Serve with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431.4, Fat 17.1, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 85.4, Sodium 757.2, Carbohydrate 43.3, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 5.6, Protein 24.7