Chicken and Rice Recipe

Name: Chicken and Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs chicken, cut up; ⅓ cup olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 medium bell pepper, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup medium grain rice; 1 cup frozen peas; 3 ounces sliced mushrooms; 1 chicken bouillon cube; 2 ¾ cups chicken stock; 1 pinch saffron

Servings: persons

3 lbs chicken, cut up
⅓ cup olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium bell pepper, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup medium grain rice
1 cup frozen peas
3 ounces sliced mushrooms
1 chicken bouillon cube
2 ¾ cups chicken stock
1 pinch saffron

1
Fry chicken in oil over medium heat until they are all browned.
2
Remove chicken from the pan and keep warm.
3
Cook onion in chicken drippings, scraping all the bits to combine with the onion in order to make the dish more flavorful.
4
Cook until the onion begins to turn golder.
5
Add green pepper and garlic.
6
Cook for about 5 min stirring often.
7
Then add chicken, rice, chicken stock, bouillon, peas, mushrooms and saffron.
8
Cover and simmer for 15-18 minute Cook only until the rice is done and then remove from heat.
9
Serve hot.

1399

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

176

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs chicken, cut up, ⅓ cup olive oil, 1 large onion, chopped, 1 medium bell pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Chicken and Rice falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken and Rice

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