Cuban Chicken With Yellow Rice

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 chicken breasts
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3 1/2 cups hot water
• 1 medium garlic clove, minced
• 1 (10 ounce) package yellow rice
• 1/2 lb frozen peas, do not thaw
• 2 roasted red peppers, chopped

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oil in a large deep skillet over med-high heat. Add chicken and brown on both sides until golden and almost done. Remove to a plate, sprinkle with salt and pepper and keep warm.

2. 2

   Pour water into skillet and add garlic. Bring to a boil and add rice and stir. Add chicken back to pan on top of rice and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat. Cook until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes.

3. 3

   Spoon peas and roasted red pepper over top. Cover again and cook 3-5 more minutes.