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Here's a wonderful recipe for rice: We gave it a 5*

Mediterranean Chicken Paella

3


Tbsp


olive oil

1



onion, medium chopped

2


Tbsp


garlic minced

3/8


tsp


dried chili flakes

1



red bell pepper seeded and chopped

1


cup


artichoke hearts, frozen and thawed

3/4


cup


olives, stuffed, halved and sliced

22


oz


chicken broth


1


cup


rice, long grained

1


tsp


salt

1/2


tsp


paprika

1


pinch


saffron thread




black pepper

2


cups


chicken breast, cooked and chopped

3/4


cup


green peas, frozen and thawed

1


Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.

2


Add in onions, garlic, bell pepper and chili flakes. Sauté for about 3 minutes.

3


Add in artichokes and olives; cook, stirring for 2 minutes.

4


Add in broth; bring to a boil.

5


Add in the uncooked rice, salt and paprika; mix well, then add in saffron; season with black pepper, cover and simmer over medium-low heat for about 15 minutes

6


Add in the cooked chicken and peas; mix to combine; cover and cook for another 5 to 7 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender and the peas are cooked through.

7


Season with more salt and pepper, if desired.

8


Remove from heat; let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

Servings: 4

Cooking Times

Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Cooking Time: 45 minutes