Contributed By: chinup2
American Heart Association
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Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Chicken & Turkey
Actual Cooking Time: 1 hour
Number of Servings: 6
Meal Type: Entree
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds Boneless chicken breasts, skinned, all visible fat removed
1 tablespoon Acceptable margarine
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon Paprika
1/4 cup Chopped onion
1/4 cup Chopped green bell pepper
1 tablespoon Acceptable vegetable oil
1 cup Uncooked rice
2 cups Low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup Chopped fresh tomatoes
1/8 teaspoon Saffron or turmeric
1/2 cup Cooked green peas
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350: F.
Rinse chicken and pat dry. Set aside.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt margarine. Add garlic, black pepper and paprika.
Mix well.
Remove from heat and brush on chicken breasts.
Place chicken in an ovenproof dish and bake, uncovered, 20 to 25 minutes, or until meat has turned white throughout.
Meanwhile, in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, saute the onion and green pepper in oil 5 to 6 minutes or until soft.
Add rice and cook another 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add chicken broth, tomatoes and saffron or turmeric and stir to mix thoroughly.
Cover and simmer over low heat 20 to 25 minutes. Add green peas and cooked chicken and cook an additional 10 minutes.
Serve immediately.
Cook's Notes
Calories: 300 kcal
Protein: 28 gm
Carbohydrates: 27 gm
Total Fat: 8 gm
Saturated Fat: 2 gm
Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 gm
Monounsaturated Fat: 2 gm
Cholesterol: 62 mg
Sodium: 89 mg
Potassium: 370 mg
Calcium: 36 mg
Nutrition Information
Calories: 300
;
Total Fat: 8
;
Saturated Fat: 2
;
Polyunsaturated Fat: 3
;
Carbohydrates: 27
;
Calcium: 36
;
Sodium: 89