Spanish-style Chicken with Rice

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== Description ==
Cook Time: About 60 minutes
* Serves: 8
== Ingredients ==
* 2 tablespoons olive oil 
* 2 medium onions, chopped 
* 4 garlic cloves, minced 
* 2 stalks celery, diced 
* 2 medium red/green peppers, cut into strips 
* 1 cup chopped mushrooms 
* 2 cups uncooked rice 
* 1 x 3-lb chicken, cut into 8 pieces, skin removed 
* 1 teaspoon salt (optional) 
* 3½ cups chicken broth, fat removed 
* 4 cups water 
* Saffron or Sazón, for color 
* 3 medium tomatoes, chopped 
* 1 cup frozen peas 
* 1 cup frozen corn 
* 1 cup frozen green beans 
* or capers for garnish, if desired
== Directions ==
# Heat the oil over medium heat in a nonstick pot. Add the onion, garlic, celery, green pepper, and mushrooms. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, for about 3 minutes or until tender. 
# Add the rice and sauté for 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly until it begins to brown. 
# Add the chicken, salt, chicken broth, water, saffron (Sazón), and tomatoes. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer. 
# Cover the pot and let the casserole simmer until the water is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes. 
# Stir in the peas, corn, and beans, and cook for 8–10 minutes. When everything is hot the casserole is ready to serve. Garnish with olives or capers, if desired.
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