chicken and rice chile verde

  • Average
  • Average budget

Ingredients

  • 1 chicken bouillon cube
  • cooking spray
  • 4 large chicken thighs with skin and fat removed
  • 1 med onion, chopped (1 cup)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
  • 3/4c rice
  • 1 can (4oz) diced green chiles
  • 1/2 tsp oregano, crumbles
  • 1 c frozen green peas, thawed
  • 1/4 c grated monterey jack cheese

Preparation

Step 1

dissolve bouillon in 1 1/4 cup hot water; set aside. heat large frying pan over high heat

Step 2

lightly coat inside of pan with cooking spray and add chicken in single layer. cook 3-4 min on each side, or until browned. remove from pan

Step 3

add onion and garlic to same pan; saute 30 seconds. mix in rice, chiles, oregano, and bouillon.

Step 4

arrange chicken in single layer over top and bring to a boil. reduce heat to low. cover and simmer 25 min

Step 5

sprinkle peas over chicken. cover and cook 5 min longer, or until liquid is absorbed. remove from heat and let stand covered 10 min

Step 6

serve with cheese.