3
pounds
chicken pieces
skin removed
Salt and ground black pepper
2
tablespoons
vegetable oil
divided
1
large onion
chopped
1
large tomato
chopped
2
cloves garlic
chopped
1 1/2
cups
uncooked long-grain white rice
2
cups
water
2
large carrots
sliced
1/2
cup
chopped red bell pepper
1/2
cup
pimiento-stuffed green olives
cut in half
1
tablespoon
MAGGI Granulated Chicken Flavor Bouillon
1
cup
frozen peas
thawed
2
tablespoons
grated cotija or Parmesan cheese
SPRINKLE chicken with salt and black pepper. Heat
1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook until browned on all sides. Remove from skillet; keep warm.
HEAT remaining 1 tablespoon oil in skillet. Add onion, tomato and garlic; cook for 2 minutes or until onion is tender. Add rice; cook for 2 minutes. Add water, carrots, bell pepper, olives and bouillon. Bring to a boil. Place chicken pieces over rice mixture.
REDUCE heat to medium-low; cover. Cook for 10 minutes. Stir in peas. Cook, stirring once during cooking time, for an additional 15 to 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Sprinkle with cheese before serving.