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Chicken & Rice Skillet

Arroz atollado—creamy Colombian chicken and rice—reimagined as a fast weeknight one-pan meal. Chicken, rice, and broth simmer together until tender and fragrant.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
480
Protein
32g
Chicken & Rice Skillet
comfortwholesomecolombianchickentendercreamyMain courseweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook, stirring occasionally, until no pink remains, about 5 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Stir in garlic and onion, cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

  3. Step 3

    Add rice, stir to coat with oil, then toast for 1 minute.

  4. Step 4

    Pour in broth and tomatoes, bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat and cover.

  5. Step 5

    Simmer 10 minutes until rice is nearly tender. Stir in peas, cover, and cook 2 more minutes.

  6. Step 6

    Remove from heat, scatter cilantro on top, squeeze lime over, and serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet with lid (12-inch or larger)
  • wooden spoon or silicone spatula

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