Spanish Chicken and Rice




Ingredients:

8 chicken thighs, skinned
1 teaspoon garlic powder, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 lb sweet Italian sausage, cut into slices
14 and 1/2 ounces can stewed tomatoes
14 and 1/2 ounces can reduced-sodium chicken broth
10 ounces frozen peas
12 ounces roasted red peppers, drained and cut into strips
1 and 1/2 cups converted rice
1 envelope Goya seasoning mix


Instructions:

1. Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 tsp. garlic powder and salt. Place in slow cooker with sausage, tomatoes, broth, peas, peppers, rice, and seasoning. Cover and cook on low-heat setting 6 to 8 hours.

Note: Converted rice is used in this recipe because it holds its shape better.

Nutrition per serving: 547 cal.; 32 g pro.; 22 g fat; 54 g carb.; 80 mg calcium; 4 mg iron; 4 g fiber.