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Spanish Paprika Chicken and Rice

Spanish Paprika Chicken and Rice | Arroz Meloso con Pollo y Pimentón

Course Main Course
Cuisine Spanish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 481 kcal
Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 45 ml
  • 2 boneless chicken breast 8 oz / 225 grams each
  • 1 small onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 red bell pepper (finely chopped)
  • 6 cloves garlic (roughly chopped)
  • 2 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika 5 grams
  • 2 tomatoes (finely grated)
  • 4 cups chicken broth 960 ml
  • 1 cup Spanish short-grain rice (similar to Arborio rice) 190 grams
  • 1/4 cup grated Manchego cheese 30 grams
  • 2 tsp lemon juice 10 ml
  • sea salt & black pepper
  • chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in the olive oil

  2. In the meantime, pat the chicken breast dry with paper towels, then cut each one into 1 1/2 inch (4 cm) pieces, and then season the pieces of chicken with salt & pepper

  3. Add the pieces of chicken into the hot fry pan, all in a single layer, fry for 2 to 3 minutes per side, then remove from the pan and set aside

  4. Using the same pan with the same heat, add in the chopped onion, red bell pepper, and garlic, mix continuously

  5. After 4 minutes and the vegetables are lightly sautéed, add in the paprika, quickly mix together, then add in the grated tomatoes, and season with salt & pepper, mix together, then simmer for a few minutes

  6. Once the grated tomatoes have slightly thickened, about 3 minutes, add in the broth, raise it to a high heat, and give it a mix

  7. When it comes to a boil, add in the rice, lower it to a medium heat, and mix together, then mix every 2 to 3 minutes to help release the starch in the rice

  8. After simmering the rice for 10 minutes, which in my case was 8 minutes shy of the rice being cooked through, add the pieces of chicken back into the pan, mix together, and simmer for another 8 minutes or until the rice and chicken are cooked through, then turn off the heat

  9. Add the grated cheese and lemon juice over the rice, and give it one final mix until well mixed together

  10. Serve directly out of the pan or transfer into shallow bowls, garnished with chopped parsley, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Get the Spanish Olive Oil and Spanish Paprika I used to make this Recipe

Nutrition Facts
Spanish Paprika Chicken and Rice | Arroz Meloso con Pollo y Pimentón
Amount Per Serving
Calories 481 Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 9g
Cholesterol 85mg28%
Sodium 557mg24%
Potassium 777mg22%
Carbohydrates 49g16%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 32g64%
Vitamin A 2015IU40%
Vitamin C 52mg63%
Calcium 115mg12%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.