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Heartwarming Spanish Chicken and Rice Recipe Ready in 40 Minutes

Spanish chicken and rice

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A flavorful one-pot Spanish chicken and rice dish with juicy chicken thighs, aromatic spices, and tender rice.

Ingredients

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  • 4 chicken thighs
  • 1 cup rice
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a pot and brown chicken thighs on both sides. Remove and set aside.
  2. Sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic until softened.
  3. Add rice and stir to coat.
  4. Pour in chicken broth, tomato sauce, paprika, cumin, and salt.
  5. Return chicken to the pot, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes until rice is tender.

Notes

  • Use skin-on chicken thighs for extra flavor.
  • Adjust spice levels to taste.
  • Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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