Low Fat Spanish Chicken And Rice Casserole Recipes

ONE PAN SPANISH CHICKEN AND RICE RECIPE (ARROZ CON POLLO)

Steps:

• Soak the rice in water. Rinse the rice well and place it in a bowl. Cover the rice with water and allow it to soak for 15 minutes while you work on other things. You should be able to break a grain of rice easily. Drain well.
• Make the spice rub. In a small bowl, mix the spices, salt and pepper.
• Season the chicken. Pat the chicken dry and season with the spice rub, be sure to lift the chicken skins and apply some of the spice rub underneath (this is important for flavor).
• Brown the chicken on both sides. In a 5-quart braiser pan (or a large deep skillet with a cover), heat 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking. Carefully add the chicken and brown deeply on both sides. Remove the chicken and set it aside on a plate for now.
• Cook chorizo and vegetables. In the same pan, add the chorizo. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring regularly until the chorizo has nicely browned. Add the green peppers, onions, and garlic. Cook over medium heat, stirring regularly, for 5 minutes.
• Cook the chicken. Now add the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, and chicken broth. Add the browned chicken back to the pan. Raise the heat to bring the liquid to a boil, then lower to medium and cover. Cook for about 15 to 20 minutes.
• Add the rice and cook the rice with the chicken. Uncover the pan and remove the chicken briefly (set on a dish near the stove for now). Stir the drained rice into the cooking liquid. Cook uncovered over high heat for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the chicken back on top of the rice. Turn the heat to low, cover the pan again and cook the rice and chicken together for another 20 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked.
• Let the chicken and rice rest in the pan. Turn the heat off, but leave the pan covered and undisturbed for 10 more minutes. Serve hot.

LOW-FAT SPANISH CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
• In a 2-quart casserole, combine the rice, onion, and oil.
• Add the tomatoes, one cup of the broth, the paprika, oregano, ground pepper, roasted peppers, and chicken, and stir.
• Cover the casserole and bake 30 minutes.
• Stir in the peas and add an additional 1/4 cup broth, if needed, to keep the rice from sticking.
• Bake until the chicken is cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Remove the bay leaf and serve.

BROCCOLI CHICKEN RICE CASSEROLE - LOW FAT

Steps:

• Bring the one cup of water to a boil and add Oxo and chicken, cook until chicken is done.
• Steam broccoli and carrots until tender.
• Line bottom of a casserole dish with rice and top with carrots, broccoli and chicken.
• In a bowl, mix together soup, parmesan cheese, milk and seasonings, and pour over the casserole.
• Mix melted butter and breadcrumbs together and sprinkle over top, bake at 350 for 30 minutes.

SPANISH RICE AND CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. Place chicken in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine garlic salt, celery salt and paprika; sprinkle over chicken. Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes. , Remove chicken from dish. Combine rice, onion, green pepper and parsley; spoon into pan. In a saucepan, bring broth, tomatoes, chili powder and salt to a boil. Pour over rice mixture; mix well. Place chicken pieces on top. Cover and bake until chicken registers at least 165° and rice is tender, 40-45 minutes.

LOWER-CALORIE CREAMY CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray an 8-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• Mix cream of chicken soup, chicken, vegetables, yogurt, salt, and pepper until combined. Pour into the baking dish and top with Cheddar cheese. Sprinkle crushed crackers over cheese and spritz with avocado oil.
• Bake in the preheated oven until hot, about 30 minutes. Spritz with avocado oil again and broil until crackers are golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.