Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/2 large green pepper, chopped
  • 8 oz. mushrooms (ends and pieces)
  • 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 c. long grain white rice
  • 2 (1.28 oz. each) packets Vigo Spanish flavor and color mix (may be purchased at most markets)
  • 2 c. cooked, diced chicken
  • 3/4 tsp. ground turmeric
  • 2 (14 1/2 oz. each) cans chicken broth
  • 1 (6 3/4 oz.) jar stuffed Spanish olives, halved
  • 1 Tbsp. capers, drained
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper

Method

  • In skillet, saute onion, pepper and mushrooms in oil until onion is translucent, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • In saucepan, heat chicken broth to boil.
  • Add rice, Vigo flavor and color, turmeric, olives, capers, bay leaf and black pepper.
  • Simmer about 15 to 20 minutes. Fold in chicken and sauteed vegetables.
  • Remove bay leaf.
  • If mixture is too thick, add a little broth or bouillon.
  • Serve hot with salad and garlic bread.
  • May substitute pork for chicken.