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Photo:Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Maura Timmerman, Art Director: Maria Emmighausen
Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Maura Timmerman, Art Director: Maria Emmighausen
Active Time:30 minsAdditional Time:6 hrsTotal Time:6 hrs 30 minsServings:8Yield:10 cupsJump to Nutrition Facts
Active Time:30 minsAdditional Time:6 hrsTotal Time:6 hrs 30 minsServings:8Yield:10 cups
Active Time:30 mins
Active Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:6 hrs
Additional Time:
6 hrs
Total Time:6 hrs 30 mins
Total Time:
6 hrs 30 mins
Servings:8
Servings:
8
Yield:10 cups
Yield:
10 cups
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Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients3largered, orange, and/or yellow bell peppers, chopped1smallonion, chopped3clovesgarlic, minced1(15 ounce) canno-sodium-added tomato sauce1(15 ounce) canno-sodium-added diced tomatoes, undrained1 ½cupsreduced-sodium chicken broth2tablespoonschili powder1tablespoonpaprika1teaspoonsalt, divided½teaspoonground pepper½teaspoonground cumin½teaspoonsaffron or 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric2poundsboneless, skinless chicken thighs2cupsinstant brown rice, such as Minute Rice1cupfrozen peas½cupchopped green olives with pimientos¼cupchopped fresh cilantro (Optional)
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Ingredients
3largered, orange, and/or yellow bell peppers, chopped
1smallonion, chopped
3clovesgarlic, minced
1(15 ounce) canno-sodium-added tomato sauce
1(15 ounce) canno-sodium-added diced tomatoes, undrained
1 ½cupsreduced-sodium chicken broth
2tablespoonschili powder
1tablespoonpaprika
1teaspoonsalt, divided
½teaspoonground pepper
½teaspoonground cumin
½teaspoonsaffron or 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
2poundsboneless, skinless chicken thighs
2cupsinstant brown rice, such as Minute Rice
1cupfrozen peas
½cupchopped green olives with pimientos
¼cupchopped fresh cilantro (Optional)
Directions
Combine bell peppers, onion, garlic, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, broth, chili powder, paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper, cumin and saffron (or turmeric) in a 6-qt. slow cooker. Nestle chicken into the mixture until submerged. Cover and cook on Low for 5 1/2 hours.
Stir in rice, peas and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover and cook until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 30 minutes more.
Using 2 forks, shred the chicken in the slow cooker. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon olives and garnish with cilantro, if desired.
Equipment
6-qt. slow cooker
Frequently Asked Questions
Whilechicken thighshave a few more calories and fat grams than chicken breasts, they still fit within a healthy diet—and have several nutritional benefits. For starters, they are a great source of complete protein. This means that they contain all nine of the essential amino acids our bodies cannot make on their own and must come from food. Chicken thighs are also an excellent source of selenium and a good source of zinc and vitamin B12.
Yes, you can! We use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for this recipe because they’re flavorful, reliably tender and less likely to overcook in the slow cooker, but you can use boneless, skinless chicken breasts if you prefer.
This one-pot dish is delicious on its own, but you can serve it withCucumber, Tomato & Avocado Salad,Mango & Avocado SaladorPineapple & Avocado Saladand crispytostonesfor a hearty weeknight meal that the whole family will love.
If your arroz con pollo turned out mushy, you may have cooked it too long in the slow cooker. For this recipe, you only need to cook it on Low for 5 1/2 hours. Then the instant brown rice and frozen peas are added and cooked on Low for about 30 minutes more until the rice is tender. The instant brown rice is added near the end to keep it from overcooking.
Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine, Winter 2019
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)299Calories6gFat35gCarbs29gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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