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Arroz con Pollo

Arroz con Pollo

YIELD Makes 4 servings
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Subtle seasonings make this chicken and rice dish a favorite with all ages.

INGREDIENTS

4	boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1-1/2 pounds total)
Salt
Black pepper
3	tablespoons olive oil
1	medium onion, chopped
1/4	cup chopped green bell pepper
1	clove garlic, minced
1	cup uncooked rice
1/2	teaspoon ground cumin
1/4	teaspoon ground turmeric
2	medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1	jalapeño pepper,* stemmed, seeded and minced
1‑1/2	cups chicken broth
1/2	cup frozen peas, thawed
1/4	cup pimiento-stuffed olives, sliced
2	teaspoons capers, rinsed and drained

*Jalapeño peppers can sting and irritate the skin, so wear rubber gloves when handling peppers and do not touch your eyes.

PREPARATION:

Sprinkle chicken with salt and black pepper. Heat oil in 3-quart pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Remove chicken and set aside. Reduce heat to medium. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic; cook until vegetables are tender. Add rice; stir to coat with drippings. Add cumin, turmeric, tomatoes, jalapeño pepper and chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Place chicken on rice. Cover; reduce heat and simmer 25 minutes or until rice is tender and all liquid is absorbed. Sprinkle remaining ingredients over chicken. Turn off heat. Let stand, covered, 10 minutes.

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