Easy Chicken and Rice Recipe - Arroz con Pollo

"Arroz con pollo" or Chicken and Rice is a standard main course in homes across Spain and Latin America. It is popular because it is so tasty! There are many different versions, so this recipe is a basic version to start with.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:
1 small chicken (or 10 pieces chicken), cut into small pieces*
1 ripe tomato, diced
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 red pepper, sliced into long strips
2-3 cups medium grain rice
4 cups chicken stock
1/2 tsp turmeric (optional - for yellow coloring)
4-5 Tbsp extra virgin Spanish olive oil
Preparation:

* Legs and thighs work well for this recipe because they are small and easy to stir.

This chicken and rice recipe makes 4-6 servings.

In a large frying pan or skillet, saute tomato, onion and pepper in olive oil. When onion is translucent, add pieces of chicken and cook for 5-8 minutes.

Add rice to pan, stirring to coat all the grains with the oil. Add chicken broth and turmeric, if desired. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered until the rice is cooked – approximately 20 minutes.By Lisa & Tony Sierra