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Arroz con Pollo

¡Delicioso! is what you’ll be saying after you’ve enjoyed this Spanish-influenced one-dish meal.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 6; scant 1 1/4 cups per serving

Ingredients

Cooking spray
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, all visible fat discarded, cut into bite-size pieces
1 tablespoon light tub margarine, melted
1 medium garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 to 1 small onion, chopped
1/4 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 cup uncooked rice
2 cups Chicken Broth (page 50) or commercial fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/8 teaspoon turmeric
1 cup frozen green peas

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a 13 x 9 x 2-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.

    Step 2

    Put the chicken in the casserole dish.

    Step 3

    In a small bowl, stir together the margarine, garlic, pepper, and paprika. Brush on the top side of the chicken.

    Step 4

    Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink in the center.

    Step 5

    Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the onion and bell pepper for 3 to 4 minutes, or until soft, stirring frequently. Reduce the heat to medium.

    Step 6

    Stir in the rice. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the rice begins to brown, stirring frequently.

    Step 7

    Stir in the broth, tomatoes, and turmeric. Bring to a simmer. Simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.

    Step 8

    Stir in the peas and chicken. Simmer, covered, for 10 minutes, or until heated through.

  2. Nutrition Information

    Step 9

    (Per serving)

    Step 10

    Calories: 275

    Step 11

    Total fat: 3.0g

    Step 12

    Saturated: 0.5g

    Step 13

    Trans: 0.0g

    Step 14

    Polyunsaturated: 0.5g

    Step 15

    Monounsaturated: 1.5g

    Step 16

    Cholesterol: 66mg

    Step 17

    Sodium: 124mg

    Step 18

    Carbohydrates: 30g

    Step 19

    Fiber: 2g

    Step 20

    Sugars: 3g

    Step 21

    Protein: 31g

    Step 22

    Calcium: 29mg

    Step 23

    Potassium: 493mg

  3. Dietary Exchanges

    Step 24

    2 starch

    Step 25

    3 very lean meat

American Heart Association Low-Salt Cookbook, 4th Edition
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