One-Pan Spanish-Style Chicken with Yellow Rice
Tender chicken pieces simmer with aromatic yellow rice and sweet peas for a cozy, Spanish-inspired meal. One-Pan Spanish-Style Chicken with Yellow Rice delivers warm garlic and onion notes in every bite, making it perfect for busy weeknights or a relaxed family dinner. The all-in-one pot approach keeps flavors rich and the texture fluffy and satisfying.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook33 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in One-Pan Spanish-Style Chicken with Yellow Rice, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 25 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 41
- Heart Health
- 35
- Metabolic
- 46
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large pot over medium heat, combine the onion, olive oil, and garlic. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the chicken breasts and cook until lightly browned, about 2 minutes per side. Pour in the water and bring to a boil.
- 2
Add the yellow rice to the boiling water. Cover and simmer over medium heat until the chicken and rice are tender, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle the frozen peas on top and cook until thawed, about 2 minutes. Stir the rice.
- Calories 532.62 kcal High 27%
- Protein 32.94 g Good Source 66%
- Carbohydrate 70.32 g 26%
- Total Fat 11.23 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 1.34 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 70.32 mg High 23%
- Sodium 764.0 mg High 33%
- Dietary Fiber 6.24 g Good Source 22%
- Total Sugars 7.12 g --
- Added Sugars 5.78 g Moderate 12%
- Calcium 111.14 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 3.6 mg Good Source 20%
- Potassium 185.15 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 9.93 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
One Pan Spanish Style Chicken with Yellow Rice is a Spanish dinner recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 38 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Field Peas & Snaps, Garlic, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 532.62 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is One-Pan Spanish-Style Chicken with Yellow Rice?
- It is a Spanish recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is One-Pan Spanish-Style Chicken with Yellow Rice made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Field Peas & Snaps, Garlic, Olive Oil, Onion. The full list of 7 is above.
- What goes well with One-Pan Spanish-Style Chicken with Yellow Rice?
- Explore these Spanish side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make One-Pan Spanish-Style Chicken with Yellow Rice?
- About 38 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 33 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 532.62 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is One-Pan Spanish-Style Chicken with Yellow Rice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is One-Pan Spanish-Style Chicken with Yellow Rice healthy?
- One-Pan Spanish-Style Chicken with Yellow Rice has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 532.62 calories and 32.94 g of protein, or 66% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 764.0 mg (33% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.34 g (7% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 5.78 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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