Easy Arroz Con Pollo

Submitted by mandabears

"This is a Goya recipe that I use a lot, it is easy and delicious. Everyone who tries it loves it."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 lb boneless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1⁄2 teaspoon goya adobo all purpose seasoning with pepper
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1⁄2 medium yellow onion, finely chopped, about 1/2 cup
• 1⁄2 medium green pepper, finely chopped, about 1/2 cup
• 2 teaspoons garlic, finely minced
• 1 (8 ounce) box goya yellow rice
• 1 (4 ounce) jar fancy sliced pimientos, drained
• 8 manzilla olives stuffed with minced pimientos, thinly sliced, I use more
• 1⁄4 cup frozen green pea, thawed
• 2 cups water

directions

1. Season chicken with Adobo.
2. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium high heat.
3. Add chicken and cook until golden brown on all sides about 5 minutes.
4. Transfer chicken to a plate.
5. Add onions and peppers to pan.
6. Cook until vegetables are cooked, about 5 minutes.
7. Add garlic to pan.
8. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
9. Pour 2 cups water to pan with vegetables.
10. Bring mixture to a boil.
11. Add rice and chicken to pan.
12. Bring mixture back to a boil.
13. Boil for 1 minute.
14. Lower heat to medium low.
15. Simmer cover until water is absorbed, rice is tender about 25 minutes.
16. Arrange pimentos, olives, and peas over chicken and rice.