chicken & spanish rice

Name: Chicken & Spanish Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 4-6 - chicken thighs; 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil, extra virgin or vegetable oil; 1 package(s) spanish rice mix (like rice a roni); 1 can(s) tomatoes - your choice i use diced with chilies; 2 cup(s) water, hot

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Michelle Cook

Georgetown, MA

Updated on Aug 5, 2010

This is a quick and easy dish. It works well with the chicken thighs because they do not dry out. Clean up is also a breeze because you only use one pan.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 25 Min

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yield 2 - 3

Ingredients

4-6 - chicken thighs
2 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin or vegetable oil
1 package spanish rice mix (like rice a roni)
1 can tomatoes - your choice i use diced with chilies
2 cups water, hot

How To Make chicken & spanish rice

Step 1

Rinse and pat dry the chicken thighs. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 2

In a skillet over medium heat add the olive oil. Brown the chicken thighs in the oil, 7 mins each side.
Step 3

Remove the thighs from the pan. Add the rice to the pan and lightly brown it. Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
Step 4

Return the thighs to the pan. Cover and simmer over low heat for 20-25 minutes or until rice is completely cooked. Serve
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