Classic Spanish Arroz Con Pollo
A comforting, one-pan Spanish rice dish featuring tender chicken, vibrant bell peppers, and sweet green peas.
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthLow energy
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Brain fog
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Fatigue
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Before you start
Your 45-minute game plan
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
This meal stores beautifully in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, making it a great batch-cook option to simplify your week.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep medium red bell peppers (chopped), medium yellow onion (diced)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Next: Season the chicken pieces generously with salt
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Season the chicken pieces generously with salt
Season the chicken pieces generously with salt, black pepper, and the smoked paprika.
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Heat the olive oil in a large
Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear until browned on all sides, about 5 to 6 minutes. Remove the chicken to a plate and set aside.
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Lower the heat to medium
Lower the heat to medium. In the same skillet, add the diced onion and red bell peppers. Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
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Stir in the garlic powder and turmeric
Stir in the garlic powder and turmeric. Add the dry white rice and stir constantly for 1 minute to toast the grains slightly in the oil and spices.
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Pour in the chicken broth
Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Return the chicken and any resting juices to the skillet.
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Bring the liquid to a gentle boil
Bring the liquid to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for 20 minutes without lifting the lid.
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After 20 minutes
After 20 minutes, quickly scatter the frozen peas over the top, replace the lid, and cook for 3 more minutes until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
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Remove from heat and let the pan…
Remove from heat and let the pan rest, covered, for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork and serving.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Turmeric is used here instead of…
Turmeric is used here instead of traditional saffron for a budget-friendly color boost, and it provides fantastic anti-inflammatory benefits to help combat brain fog.
Letting the pan rest off the…
Letting the pan rest off the heat at the end is crucial—it allows the steam to redistribute so you get perfectly fluffy rice instead of a mushy texture.
This meal stores beautifully in an…
This meal stores beautifully in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, making it a great batch-cook option to simplify your week.
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