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Arroz con Pollo (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

Arroz con Pollo (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 tbsp creole seasoning, recipe follows
1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, medium diced
2 stalks celery, medium diced
1 tbsp chopped garlic
2 tsp paprika
1 1/2 cups long- grain rice
1 cup dry white wine
1 (14-oz) can diced tomatoes , juice and all
1 1/4 cups chicken broth
1 (4-oz) jar diced pimientos
1 (4-oz) can diced green chiles
1/4 cup thinly sliced green olives
1 tsp saffron threads
1 bay leaf
3/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup frozen english peas
3/4 cup frozen yellow corn
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley leaves, for garnish
2 1/2 tbsp paprika
2 tbsp salt
2 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp black pepper
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp cayenne pepper
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tbsp dried thyme

Directions:

Season the chicken well on all sides with the Creole seasoning. Add the oil to a Dutch oven and heat over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and evenly brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
Add the onions, celery, garlic and paprika to the pot. Cook, stirring, until the vegetables begin to wilt, about 4 minutes. Add the rice and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the white wine and the tomatoes and cook for 1 minute. Add the broth, pimientos, green chiles, olives, saffron, bay leaf, salt and chicken to the pot and replace the lid. Cook for 20 minutes, opening twice to stir. Add the peas and corn, cover, and cook an additional 3 minutes. Serve, topped with chopped parsley.
Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):
Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
Yield: 2/3 cup
Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking , by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch, published by William Morrow, 1993.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	203 Kcal (850 kJ)
Calories from fat	70.45 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.83g	12%
Cholesterol	2.74mg	1%
Sodium	3066.58mg	128%
Potassium	554.54mg	12%
Total Carbs	23.6g	8%
Sugars	5.56g	22%
Dietary Fiber	6.84g	27%
Protein	4.9g	10%
Vitamin C	12.7mg	21%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	13%
Iron	2.6mg	15%
Calcium	81.8mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	95.06 Kcal (398 kJ)
Calories from fat	32.99 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.67g	12%
Cholesterol	1.28mg	1%
Sodium	1435.93mg	128%
Potassium	259.66mg	12%
Total Carbs	11.05g	8%
Sugars	2.61g	22%
Dietary Fiber	3.2g	27%
Protein	2.29g	10%
Vitamin C	5.9mg	21%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	13%
Iron	1.2mg	15%
Calcium	38.3mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Weightwatchers Points

3.9

Points
4

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
cholesterol free,
good source of fiber

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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