One-Pot Spanish Chicken and Yellow Rice

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An easy one-pot meal that tastes gourmet for nights you just don't feel like cooking!

Submitted by Kel Kel
Updated on January 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
33 mins
Total Time:
38 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into large chunks

  • 2 ⅓ cups water

  • ½ (16 ounce) package yellow rice (such as Vigo®)

  • ⅔ cup frozen peas

Directions

  1. Combine onion, olive oil, and garlic in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add chicken breasts; cook until lightly browned, about 2 minutes per side. Pour in water; bring to a boil.

  2. Pour yellow rice into the boiling water. Cover and simmer over medium heat until chicken and rice are tender, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle frozen peas on top; cook until thawed, about 2 minutes. Mix up rice.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

427 Calories
13g Fat
49g Carbs
29g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 427
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 16%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Cholesterol 59mg 20%
Sodium 811mg 35%
Total Carbohydrate 49g 18%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 29g 57%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 29mg 2%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 227mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.