Classic Spanish Arroz Con Pollo
A comforting, one-pan Spanish rice dish featuring tender chicken, vibrant bell peppers, and sweet green peas.
Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min
Makes
4 servings
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
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A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
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Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Setup
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Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min
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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
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Instructions
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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.
Look for: browned on all sides
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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.
Look for: 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.
Allow: 1 minute
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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.
Allow: 20 minutes
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Quickly scatter the frozen peas over the…
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.
Look for: 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.
Allow: 5 minutes
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