Spanish Rice with Chicken
Ingredients:
3-4 split skinless chicken breasts, boiled and chopped (save broth)
½ tsp. minced or fresh chopped garlic
1 cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
½ cup diced canned tomatoes
1½ cup uncooked white rice
¼ tsp. black pepper
¼ tsp. cumin
1 tbsp. salt
¼ cup tomato sauce to add color (optional)
4 cups of chicken broth (from cooked chicken)
5-6 tbsp. olive or canola oil
Directions:
1) Cook and de-bone chicken, add ¼ cup onion and ¼ cup bell pepper to flavor while cooking
2) Heat oil in skillet over moderate heat, add uncooked rice and brown slightly
3) Add remaining onion, bell pepper, and chicken and stir until vegetables are soft
4) Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and all spices except salt, stir for 1-2 minutes
5) Add the 4 cups of chicken broth, bring to boil
6) Add salt and cover, lower heat to medium and let simmer until rice is cooked (about 20 minutes)