Healthy Stove Top Arroz Con Pollo

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 12
Healthy Stove Top Arroz Con Pollo recipe for a tasty and nutritious meal
in Dinner

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 large onion , chopped
2 cloves minched garlic
1 diced green bell pepper
1 cup quick-cooking brown rice
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 can no-salt-added whole tomatoes
low sodium chicken broth
8 manzanilla olives , halved
1 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup drained diced pimento

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
360
Sugar
6g
Fat
8g
Arroz Con Pollo is a traditional Latin American dish with Spanish roots. It usually contains a combination of chicken, rice, vegetables, and spices. This recipe is a healthier take on the dish, by utilizing brown rice and no-salt chicken broth. It is also loaded with vegetables, such as green bell pepper and peas, which offer an added nutritional boost. The dish is easy to prepare, and with its delicious taste and nutritional benefits, it is sure to become a staple in your home.

Instructions

1.Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
2.Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the chicken on both sides. Remove from skillet and set aside.
3.In the same skillet, sauté the onion, garlic and green bell pepper until softened.
4.Add the rice, cumin and turmeric, stir well and cook for 1-2 minutes.
5.Add the tomatoes and their juice, and enough chicken broth to cover the rice by 1/2 inch, stir well.
6.Return the chicken to the skillet.
7.Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer until the rice and chicken are cooked through (about 20-25 minutes).
8.Stir in the olives, peas and pimentos, and cook until heated through.

PROS

This recipe is a healthier version of traditional Arroz Con Pollo dish and loaded with nutrition.

It is easy to make and can be cooked in under 30 minutes.

This meal is gluten-free, low-fat, high in protein, and provides a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

CONS

The dish contains a high level of sodium in the chicken broth and olives.
However, low sodium options are available for both ingredients.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is an excellent source of protein, which can help repair and build new muscles.
The brown rice provides fiber which can help reduce the risk of heart disease and improve digestion.
The green bell pepper and peas are rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, which can boost the immune system.
The turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties that can lower the risk of chronic diseases such as cancer and arthritis.

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