Low-fat Arroz Con Pollo
From markeverett 15 years ago
- 40 minutes to make
- Serves 6
I haven't posted in a while and thought this might be something people might like. This is a nice adaptation of a good latin american dish. You can't use too much garlic in my mind. It's great served with black (or pinto) beans
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 - 3 pounds lean boneless, skinless chicken breasts, fat removed shopping list
- 1 c. chopped red onions shopping list
- 2 tbsp. minced garlic shopping list
- 2 tsp. cumin shopping list
- 1 c. long grain white rice shopping list
- 2 cups low-fat or 98% fat free chicken broth shopping list
- 1 chopped green bell pepper shopping list
- 1/2 tsp. salt shopping list
- 1/2 tsp. ground pepper shopping list
- 2 cups frozen peas shopping list
- 1 large fresh tomato, diced shopping list
- 1/3 c. chopped fresh cilantro shopping list
- lime wedges for garnish shopping list
How to make it
- Spray very large nonstick skillet or nonstick Dutch oven or a large wok over medium high heat.
- Rinse chicken and pat dry.
- Add half the chicken to skillet and brown well, 5 minutes per side.
- Repeat with remaining chicken.
- Remove from skillet.
- Add onions and bell peppers to skillet and cook, stirring until browned (add a little broth, wine or water if needed).
- Add garlic, cumin and rice.
- Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Stir in broth and water, salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil and reduce heat.
- Return chicken to skillet, placing on top of rice.
- Cover and simmer over medium heat until rice is tender, 20 minutes.
- Stir in peas and tomatoes.
- Cover and simmer 5 minutes more.
- Stir in chopped cilantro.
- Serve with lime wedges.
The Rating
Reviewed by 2 people-
How come when I key in 'low fat' in search, nothing comes up?? I gotta look at all your
recipes now..you tha best!! :)
55555 Thank you!!
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