One-Pot Spanish Chicken and Yellow Rice

This one-pot Spanish chicken and yellow rice is quick and easy to make on weeknights when you don't want to put a lot of effort into dinner.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 33 mins
• Total Time: 38 mins
• Calories: 427 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 ⅓ cups water
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• ⅔ cup frozen peas
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into large chunks
• ½ (16 ounce) package yellow rice (such as Vigo®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine onion, olive oil, and garlic in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add chicken breasts; cook until lightly browned, about 2 minutes per side. Pour in water; bring to a boil.

Step 2

Pour yellow rice into the boiling water. Cover and simmer over medium heat until chicken and rice are tender, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle frozen peas on top; cook until thawed, about 2 minutes. Mix up rice.