Arroz Con Pollo (slow cooker style!)

Arroz Con Pollo (slow cooker style!)


Yes it’s Summer and I love to grill just like the next person but on those rainy days or busy weeknights I still reach for my crockpot!  One of my favorite Spanish meals is arroz con pollo so this is a perfect dish to change things up in my household.

I started with tons of seasonings and instead of white rice I used quinoa and boneless skinless organic chicken breasts. I added frozen peas and you can always garnish with olives, fresh parsley or cilantro.  I also used Wegmans organic frozen peppers and onions to really make it easy!   It’s a perfect one pot/dish meal with tons of flavor!!  A family staple in my household now!

Arroz Con Pollo (slow cooker style!)
Recipe here

Ingredients:
* 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
* 1 medium onion – diced
* 1 red pepper diced
* 1 cup quinoa (rinsed & uncooked)
* 28 ounces crushed tomatoes (no salt added)
* 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
* 2 tbs lime juice
* 2 tsp oregano
* 2 tsp garlic powder
* 1 tsp cumin
* 1 tsp turmeric
* 1 bay leaf
* salt & pepper to taste
* 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
* fresh olives and parsley or cilantro for garnish

Instructions:

1. Spray the inside of your slow cooker with olive or coconut oil. (you can pan sear the chicken first if you want to.  I didn’t – I just combined everything and it was still delicious!)
2. Add all the following ingredients (except the olives and fresh herbs garnish)
3. Stir well and heat on High for 3-4 hours or Low for 5-6 hours.  Stir halfway through to break up chicken and combine all the flavors.
4. Garnish with olives and fresh cilantro or parsley.
5. Serve and Enjoy!!


recipe adapted from www.thelemonbowl.com

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