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Catalan Chicken Chowder




Ingredients
1  5-ounce package saffron-flavored yellow rice mix
8  ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast halves,
cut into bite-size pieces
1  medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1  clove garlic, minced
2  teaspoons olive oil
1  14-1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes
1  14-1/2-ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2  of a 14-ounce can (about 3/4 cup) artichoke hearts,
drained and quartered (about 3/4 cup)
1/2  cup frozen baby sweet peas
1/2  of a 7.25-ounce jar roasted red sweet peppers,
drained and cut into strips
2  tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted
Directions
1. Prepare rice according to package directions;
set aside and keep warm.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan cook
chicken, onion, and garlic in hot oil
over medium-high heat for 5 minutes
or until chicken is no longer pink. 
2. Add tomatoes, chicken broth, and artichoke hearts.
Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add peas and red pepper strips.
Cook 3 to 4 minutes more or until heated through. 
3. To serve, divide soup among individual serving bowls.
Spoon a mound of the cooked rice in the center of each bowl.
Sprinkle with almonds.
Makes 4 main-dish servings. 


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