Spanish-Style Chicken & Rice Recipe

Name: Spanish-Style Chicken & Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1 tablespoon olive oil; salt & pepper; 1/2 cup chopped scallions, divided; 14 ounces canned diced tomatoes in juice; 1 cup chicken broth or 1 cup water with 1TB chicken bouillon (I like Better than Bouillon Organic); 2 teaspoons smoked paprika; 1 cup long grain white rice; 1 cup frozen peas or mixed vegetables; salt, as needed; lime or lemon wedges

Servings: persons

1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt & pepper
1/2 cup chopped scallions, divided
14 ounces canned diced tomatoes in juice
1 cup chicken broth or 1 cup water with 1TB chicken bouillon (I like Better than Bouillon Organic)
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 cup long grain white rice
1 cup frozen peas or mixed vegetables
salt, as needed
lime or lemon wedges

1
Cut chicken into bite-size pieces. Season with salt and pepper.
2
Heat oil in a large pot or dutch oven. Brown the chicken in batches. Remove with a slotted spoon to a bowl and set aside.
3
There should be a bit of fat. You will want ~2TB of fat in the pot. Add more oil if it looks a bit dry. Add half of scallions and briefly saute, ~1 minute.
4
Add tomatoes (& juice) and broth (or water with bouillon). Scrape the bottom of the pot and get the fond (flavor bits) into the liquid.
5
Add rice, browned chicken, and smoked paprika. Bring to a boil. Cover and adjust heat to a low setting. You want a gentle simmer and a low heat to keep the bottom from burning. Cook for ~15-20 minutes.
6
Check the rice. It should be soft, not al dente. If the grains are still hard and the mixture is a bit dry, add 1/4 cup water and simmer a little longer until the liquid is absorbed.
7
Add the frozen vegetables and cook for another 5 minutes (less if you are using peas only). Stir in remaining scallions, and check if more salt is needed.
8
Serve with a spritz of lime or lemon.

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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: 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt & pepper, 1/2 cup chopped scallions, divided, and more.

Yes, Spanish-Style Chicken & 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.

Spanish-Style Chicken & Rice

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