Chicken Paella

== Description ==
Makes 6 servings. 
== Ingredients ==
* 12 chicken thighs
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 1 cup uncooked rice
* 1 medium onion, chopped
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1½ cups chicken broth
* 1 can (8 ounces) stewed tomatoes, undrained and chopped
* ½ teaspoon paprika
* ½ teaspoon dried oregano
* ⅛ teaspoon ground saffron
* 1 small red pepper, cut into strips
* 1 small green pepper, cut into strips
* ½ cup frozen green peas
== Directions ==
# Season chicken with salt and pepper.
# Add to hot oil in Dutch oven or "paellero" and cook over medium-high heat. Turn to brown both sides; remove from skillet; keep warm.
# Add rice, onion and garlic. Cook, stirring, until onion is transparent and rice is lightly browned.
# Add broth, tomatoes and juice, paprika, oregano and saffron. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer 10 minutes.
# Add chicken pieces, pepper strips and Peas. Cover and simmer 15 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
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