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Spanish Chicken and Rice

SUBMITTED BY: Mary Nelms 

"I'VE had this recipe for 50 years and have probably made it hundreds of times. This dish can be prepared quickly. The portions are just right for two people, and any leftovers are just as delicious the next day. -Mary Nelms, Jacksonville, Florida"
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 38 times with an average star rating of 4.7
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PREP TIME  25 Min
COOK TIME  45 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 10 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 bone-in chicken breast halves
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 (2.5 ounce) jar sliced pimentos, drained
  • 1/2 cup uncooked rice
  • 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/8 teaspoon chili powder

DIRECTIONS

  1. Combine flour, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and pepper in a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken and shake until well coated. In a skillet, brown chicken in butter over medium heat. Remove chicken; set aside and keep warm. In the pan drippings, saute onion, green pepper and garlic until tender. Add pimientos and rice. Reduce heat; cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in broth, turmeric, chili powder and remaining salt; bring to a boil. Pour into an ungreased 2-qt. baking dish; top with chicken. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes or until chicken juices run clear and rice is tender.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 20, 2006 by CHROMO 
My girlfriend made this for me and it came out great! She used pounded boneless breasts and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 25, 2006 by templina71 
What a wonderful recipe. The rice was to die for. I made this ahead of time then placed it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 23, 2007 by MARNZ01 
Very nice recipe! I made a few additions for flavour and heat. I added 1/4 cup rep pepper and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 24, 2008 by SADS 
We LOVE the rice in this recipe, although the chicken was pretty bland. I used about 1 lb. of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 10, 2008 by Bill P 
Really great. Had immense flavor. I found it a bit salty so I am going to reduce the salt... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 19, 2007 by OTTOS2 
Not only does this recipe look beautiful but it tastes wonderful and has a wonderful aroma. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 22, 2008 by Kristinsg 
VERY yummy. I added some more spices for an extra powww. but for the most part my family loved... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 8, 2008 by HannahLass 
I added some flavours to this as I was in a mood for messing, nothing major just some Cayenne... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 12, 2007 by farah 
Just made it tonight! yummy!!! I reduced the amount of salt, cut out the peppers, pimento,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 1, 2007 by LB 
Followed it precisely and turned out absolutely wonderful. My wife raved about it and our 2... MORE

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