Arroz con Pollo II

Description
Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 12 choice chicken pieces (about 2½ pounds)
 * 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
 * ½ cup chopped onion
 * ½ cup chopped green bell pepper
 * 2 cloves garlic, minced
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
 * ¼ teaspoon paprika
 * 1½ cups chicken broth
 * ½ cup drained canned tomatoes, crushed
 * 1 cup uncooked rice
 * ¼ cup chopped pimentos
 * 1 cup cooked green peas (optional)

Directions

 * 1) Cook chicken in oil in Dutch oven or large ovenproof skillet, until brown on all sides.
 * 2) Stir in onion, green pepper, garlic, salt, pepper and paprika. Cook until vegetables are soft but not brown.
 * 3) Add broth, tomatoes and rice. Bring to boil. Cover tightly and bake at 350 °F for 45 minutes or until chicken and rice are tender and liquid is absorbed.
 * 4) Stir in pimentos and green peas; fluff lightly.