RECIPE

Ben's Original™ One-Pot Spanish Style Chicken & Whole Grain

Name: Ben's Original™ One-Pot Spanish Style Chicken & Whole Grain
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup Ben’s Original™ Instant Brown Rice; 1 Tablespoon cooking oil; 1 pound chicken thighs, boneless & skinless; 2 Teaspoons paprika*; 1/2 Teaspoon salt; 2 cloves garlic; 1 (14.5ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 1/2 cup chicken broth, low sodium or water; 1 cup frozen peas, thawed; Optional garnish: sliced red bell pepper, parsley, lemon wedges

TIME

20 min

INGREDIENTS

9 items

MAKES

4 servings

With chicken, beans and flavorful rice, this Spanish-inspired meal is so simple and so hearty at the same time.

1 cup Ben’s Original™ Instant Brown Rice
1 Tablespoon cooking oil
1 pound chicken thighs, boneless & skinless
2 Teaspoons paprika*
1/2 Teaspoon salt
2 cloves garlic
1 (14.5ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 1/2 cup chicken broth, low sodium or water
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
Optional garnish: sliced red bell pepper, parsley, lemon wedges

PRODUCTS USED

Ben’s Original™ Instant Brown Rice

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1
Combine salt with 1 Teaspoon of the paprika, sprinkle evenly over chicken.
2
Heat 1 Tablespoon olive oil in a large cast iron or heavy skillet with a lid over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken to the hot pan and brown 2-3 minutes.
3
Turn chicken, add garlic and remaining 1 Teaspoon paprika to the pan and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and rice. Mix well and arrange chicken on top of rice.
4
Bring to a boil, sprinkle with peas, then cover and reduce heat to simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through. Garnish with optional ingredients if desired and serve hot.