Rice with Chicken Spanish-style

== Description ==
This is a good way to get vegetables into the meal plan. Serve with a mixed green salad and some whole wheat bread.
* Contributed by Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
* Source: the National Diabetes Education Program, an initiative of the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and other partners.
* Serves 8
== Ingredients ==
* 2 tbsp 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 **brown is best!
* 1 x 3-lb chicken, cut into 8 pieces, skin removed
* 1 tsp 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
* olives 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.
== Nutritional information ==
Per 1 cup serving:
* 30 Calories | 24g Carbs | 27g Protein | 14g Fat
* Daily Servings According to Diabetes Food Guide Pyramid: 1 Grains/Beans/Starchy Vegetable | 1 Meat | 1 Vegetable | 1 Fat
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