Spicy Red Rice With Chicken and Vegetables

Submitted by Lynne the Pirate Queen

"Another dish that I discovered on another site, then tweaked to my taste preferences. For a dish that's not so spicy, reduce the amount of cayenne pepper and substitute plain or herbed diced tomatoes for the tomatoes with green chilies."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1⁄2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 3 large red bell peppers, seeded, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
• 1 large onion, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
• 8 large garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon hot Hungarian paprika
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 1⁄2 cups long grain white rice (I prefer Uncle Ben's)
• 1 (15 ounce) can low-sodium low-fat chicken broth
• 0.5 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, lightly drained, reserving juice

directions

1. Heat oil in heavy large pot, over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
2. Add chicken, bell peppers, onion, garlic and oregano to pot. Saute 5 minutes, then mix in paprika and cayenne pepper. Add rice and stir to coat.
3. Mix in broth and tomatoes, and bring to a boil. Cover pot; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until chicken and rice are tender and liquids are absorbed, adding more liquid (I use the reserved juice) by 1/4 cupfuls if dry, about 25 minutes.
4. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

Reviews

[Sydney Mike]

I made just half of the recipe & then cut the 'spicy' way, way down by using a lot less of the paprika & cayenne pepper! Also used a homemade chicken broth, but other than that . . . Resulted in A VERY TASTY CHICKEN DISH & one I'd be happy to make again! Thanks for sharing! [Tagged, made & reviewed in Please Review My Recipe]