Spanish Chicken and Rice

(from home4edu’s recipe box)

One serving:(1 each)
Calories: 466
Fat:10 g
Saturated Fat:5 g
Cholesterol:106 mg
Sodium:1909 mg
Carbohydrate:51 g
Fiber:3 g
Protein:40 g

Source: tasteofhome.com (from RecipeThing user Zahra's Kitchen)

Prep time: 25 minutes
Cook time: 45 minutes
Serves 2 people

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 bone-in chicken breast halves
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 jar (2-1/2 ounces) sliced pimientos, drained
  • 1/2 cup uncooked rice
  • 1-1/4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon chili powde

Directions

  1. Combine flour, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and pepper in a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken and shake until well coated. In a skillet, brown chicken in butter over medium heat. Remove chicken; set aside and keep warm.

  2. In the pan drippings, saute onion, green pepper and garlic until tender. Add pimientos and rice. Reduce heat; cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in broth, turmeric, chili powder and remaining salt; bring to a boil.
  3. Pour into an ungreased 2-qt. baking dish; top with chicken. Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes or until chicken juices run clear and rice is tender. Yield: 2 servings.

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