Spanish Style Chicken with Rice Recipe

Name: Spanish Style Chicken with Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ teaspoon saffron thread; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 3 lbs chicken breasts (bone-in); 2 onions, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 1 ½ cups converted long grain rice; 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 cup chicken stock; ½ cup dry white wine or ½ cup chicken stock; 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped; 1 cup frozen peas, thawed; ¼ cup sliced pimento stuffed olive; hot pepper sauce or salsa (optional)

Servings: persons

¼ teaspoon saffron thread
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 lbs chicken breasts (bone-in)
2 onions, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 ½ cups converted long grain rice
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup chicken stock
½ cup dry white wine or ½ cup chicken stock
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
¼ cup sliced pimento stuffed olive
hot pepper sauce or salsa (optional)

1
Soak saffron in 2 tbsp of hot water until needed.
2
Brown chicken on all sides in skillet in oil and transfer to crockpot.
3
Add onions to skillet and cook until tender; add the garlic, salt and pepper and cook just till garlic is aromatic.
4
Stir in the rice and coat with the oil and onions.
5
Add the saffron, tomatoes, chicken stock, and wine, and transfer mixture to the crockpot, stirring with chicken.
6
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours or until chicken is cooked through.
7
Add the green peppers, peas, and olives, and cook on high for 20 minutes more.
8
Serve with pepper sauce (Tabasco) or salsa, if desired.

1078

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

142

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ teaspoon saffron thread, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 3 lbs chicken breasts (bone-in), 2 onions, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Spanish Style Chicken with 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spanish Style Chicken with Rice

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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