Looking for an easy and flavorful one-pot meal for dinner tonight? Try out this Spanish Chicken and Rice Skillet recipe- it's sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients:
- 4 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on- 1 tbsp olive oil- 1 red bell pepper, sliced- 1 yellow onion, diced- 2 garlic cloves, minced- 1 tsp smoked paprika- 1 tsp dried oregano- 1/2 tsp ground cumin- 1/2 tsp salt- 1/4 tsp black pepper- 1 cup long-grain white rice- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth- 1/2 cup frozen peas- Lemon wedges, for serving
Directions:
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken thighs with paprika, oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper, and place them skin side down in the skillet. Cook until golden brown on both sides, about 6-8 minutes per side. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.2. In the same skillet, add sliced red bell pepper, diced onion, and minced garlic. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.3. Add white rice to the skillet and stir until coated in the vegetable mixture. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.4. Reduce heat to low, cover skillet, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.5. Stir in frozen peas and return chicken to the skillet, placing it on top of the rice. Cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and rice is fluffy.
Serve hot with lemon wedges and enjoy your delicious Spanish Chicken and Rice Skillet!
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