Skillet Caribbean Chicken and Rice
Bursting with flavor, this Puerto Rican version of Skillet Caribbean Chicken and Rice is easy to make and ready in just about 30 minutes.
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Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 493kcal
Ingredients
For the Skillet
- 1 lb chicken , boneless & skinless breast, tenders or thighs cut into pieces
- Salt and pepper , to taste
- 1 medium yellow onion , very finely chopped
- 1 tbsp Garlic , finely chopped (2 cloves)
- 1 tsp. Mexican Oregano
- 1 can (15 oz.) stewed tomatoes
- 1 cup medium grain rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 can pigeon peas , drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup olives drained and sliced
- 4 oz. Pimientos , (4 oz. jar) sliced pimientos, drained
- 1 tbsp capers
Garnish
- 2 tbsp. cilantro, chopped
- 1 small tomato, diced
Instructions
- In a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, form the sofrito base by adding the stewed tomatoes (with all the liquid), onions and garlic. Add the chicken pieces and season with salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Add the water and the rice and stir to combine. Heat to boiling and then reduce the heat to a simmer.
- When the rice is almost finished, add the pigeon peas, olives, capers and pimentos and stir to incorporate. Cover and simmer until the rice is fully cooked. Stir and garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and diced, fresh tomatoes.
Notes
If you prefer to skip making your own sofrito, there are commercially prepared versions sold on the International foods aisle in the grocery located where you would find other Spanish foods and seasonings. Mexican Oregano, is also usually sold in small packets on this aisle.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Skillet Caribbean Chicken and Rice
Amount Per Serving (1 1/4)
Calories 493
Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Cholesterol 41mg14%
Sodium 516mg22%
Potassium 892mg25%
Carbohydrates 77g26%
Fiber 10g40%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 21g42%
Vitamin A 1833IU37%
Vitamin C 42mg51%
Vitamin D 1µg7%
Vitamin E 3mg20%
Vitamin K 42µg40%
Calcium 116mg12%
Folate 241µg60%
Iron 6mg33%
Zinc 2mg13%
* (Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy, and is sourced from the USDA Food Database.