Colombian Rice Stew
A hearty one-pot Colombian rice stew with tender rice, green vegetables, tomatoes, and your choice of protein, simmered in a savory broth.
- Total time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 22g
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Ingredients
- 1 cup rice
- ½ pound chicken breast
- 1 medium zucchini
- 1 large tomato
- 2 stalks green onion
- ¼ cup cilantro
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat and brown chicken pieces until golden.
- 2
Add chopped tomato and cook until soft, about 3 minutes.
- 3
Stir in rice, diced zucchini, and green onions; sauté for 2 minutes.
- 4
Pour in chicken broth, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a boil.
- 5
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until rice is tender.
- 6
Fold in chopped cilantro and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot with lid
- wooden spoon
- knife
- cutting board
- measuring cups
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