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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 5 |
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This is a paella-like dish that is super simple and quick to throw together. Ingredients:
1 (10 ounce) package saffron rice mix (i like vigo yellow rice) |
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon olive oil |
2 1/2 cups water |
1 -1 1/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breast |
1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic |
fresh cracked pepper |
1/4 cup chopped onion (fresh or frozen) |
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (fresh or frozen) |
1/2 cup peas (fresh or frozen) or 1/2 cup green beans (fresh or frozen) |
Directions:
1. Wash and cube chicken.
2. Bring water to boil in a large sauce pan. Add rice with seasoning and butter or olive oil.
3. Cook for 1 minute, then cover and reduce heat to simmering.
4. Cook rice for 20-25 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, spray skillet with non-stick cooking spray.
6. Saute chicken, garlic and fresh cracked pepper on medium heat till chicken is white on the outside, but not cooked through (about 10 minutes).
7. Add vegetables and stir to combine. Cover and cook another 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
8. Remove chicken and vegetables from skillet with a slotted spoon and mix into rice.
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