If you like Chinese fried rice you'll love this Simple Cooking with Heart Spanish version!
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Paella
Calories
Protein
Fiber
Cost Per Serving
Nutrition Facts
Calories | 380 | |
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Total Fat | 5.5 g | |
Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | |
Trans Fat | 0.0 g | |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 2.5 g | |
Cholesterol | 48 mg | |
Sodium | 113 mg | |
Total Carbohydrate | 57 g | |
Dietary Fiber | 7 g | |
Sugars | 5.2 g | |
Added Sugars | 0 g | |
Protein | 24 g |
Ingredients
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Cooking spray -
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or tenderloins (all visible fat discarded, cut into 1-inch cubes) -
2 tsp extra virgin olive oil or vegetable oil -
1 medium green bell pepper (thinly sliced) -
1 medium red bell pepper (thinly sliced) -
1 small onion (chopped) -
2 medium chopped tomatoes, lightly mashed in a bowl with a fork (save the juices!) -
1 can no-salt-added green peas -
1 teaspoon garlic (minced, from jar) -
1/2 teaspoon parsley -
1/4 teaspoon saffron OR -
1/8 teaspoon turmeric -
1 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth -
2 cup long-grain rice (cooked to package instructions)
Directions
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Spray a large skillet with cooking spray, add chicken and cook over medium-high heat 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. -
Remove chicken from pan. -
Add oil, bell peppers and onions to skillet – stir well and cook 5 minutes until onions begin to become translucent. -
Add tomatoes, peas, garlic, parsley and saffron or Turmeric. Stir and cook 2 minutes more. -
Reduce to medium low-heat, add broth and chicken, stir well and cover. -
Simmer for 20 minutes. -
Add rice, mix well and heat until warmed through.