Arroz con Pollo (chicken and rice)

Looking for a healthy, satisfying, one pot meal that's figure friendly AND will feed a crowd this weekend? Arroz con pollo is the way to go!! A traditional Spanish dish, it's full of flavor and will impress even the choosiest of eaters!


4-6 Servings Size


.3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch cubes

1/2 cup chopped onion

2 minced garlic cloves

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 3/4 cups water

1 medium tomato, chopped

1 (6 ounce) package farmhouse savory chicken rice pilaf mix (if you can't find that, use 6 ounces of yellow rice)

1/3 cup frozen peas, thawed

1/3 cup sliced pimento-stuffed green olives

Directions:

1.In large skillet sauté chicken onion and garlic in oil 5 to 7 minutes or until the chicken is no longer pink.

2.Add water and tomato; bring to a boil.

3.Add the rice and seasoning package; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 15 minutes.

4.Add peas and olives and cook 5 to 10 minutes longer or until liquid is absorbed.

 

Calories 179.1

Calories from Fat 71

40%

Total Fat 7.9 g

12%

Saturated Fat 1.1 g

5%

Cholesterol 49.3 mg

16%

Sodium 73.2 mg

3%

Total Carbohydrate 5.3 g

1%

Dietary Fiber 1.1 g

4%

Sugars 2.3 g

9%

Protein