Arroz Con Pollo

Submitted by Something to Chu On

"Here's a perfect all-in-one meal--the chicken, rice, and vegetables simmer together, enhancing each other and giving the cook a break. (http://www.cooking.com/Recipes-and-More/RecPrint.aspx?rid=2639)"

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 chicken thighs
• 4 chicken drumsticks
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 ounces smoked ham, cut into 1/4-inch dice
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 3⁄4 cups canned tomatoes, drained and chopped
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup rice, preferably long-grain
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

directions

1. In a large, deep frying pan, heat the oil over moderately high heat. Season the chicken with 1/4 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper. Cook the chicken, turning, until well browned, about 8 minutes in all. Remove. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the fat from the pan.
2. Reduce the heat to moderately low. Add the ham, onion, and garlic to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion starts to soften, about 2 minutes. Add the bell peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften, about 3 minutes longer.
3. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, and the remaining 1 3/4 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper and bring to a simmer. Stir in the rice and add the chicken in an even layer. Simmer, partially covered, over moderately low heat until the chicken and rice are just done, 20 to 25 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley.