Monday, February 2, 2009

Quick & Easy Chicken Vegetable Paella

I found this recipe in a magazine at work. It's a great weeknight dinner & if there's only 2 of you, there are lots of leftovers (perfect for lunch the next day).

Ingredients:
2 Tbsps olive oil
3 (6 oz) boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1" strips
2 gloves garlic, chopped
1 tsp turmeric
1 red bell pepper, large dice
1 (8 oz) package frozen pearl onions
1 1/2 cups converted white rice
1 (10 3/4 oz) can 25% less sodium Campbell's condensed tomato soup
2 cups water
2 Tbsps lemon juice, fresh
1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
1 (5 oz) package frozen green peas, thawed

Heat large skillet over medium heat & add oil, coating bottom of skillet
Add chicken & cook until slightly browned
Add garlic & turmeric; cook 1 min
Add bell pepper & pearl onions; cook & stir for 2 mins
Combine, in a separate bowl, soup, water, lemon juice, & black pepper; mix well
Add rice to skillet, mixing well
Add soup & stir to incorporate
Cover & reduce heat to low; cook 22 mins
Remove from heat & let stand, covered for 10 mins
Stir in green peas & serve

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