One-Dish Chicken and Rice (Asopao de Pollo) Recipe - LeGourmetTV

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits, while vegetable oil is cost-effective.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is lighter, and bouillon is a budget-friendly alternative.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa is a protein-rich substitute, while bulgur is often less expensive.

Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Add chicken, chiles, onion, oregano, paprika and salt and cook, stirring, until the onions have softened, 3 to 5 minutes.

Add tomato sauce, tomatoes, pimientos, olives, capers, water, and stock; bring to a boil.

Stir in rice; return to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer and cook, uncovered, until the sauce is thick, the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through, 35 to 45 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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