Southern Comfort Cuisine
Enjoy the comforting flavors of American Southern food with this low sodium twist. Indulge in the richness of traditional dishes while keeping your sodium intake in check. Savor the taste of the South without compromising your health.
ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup unsalted chicken broth
- 1 cup low sodium tomato sauce
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 2 cups water
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
steps
- 1.
In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- 2.
In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil and sauté the bell pepper, onion, and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3.
Stir in the smoked paprika, black pepper, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, and ground cumin.
- 4.
Add the chicken broth, tomato sauce, and browned chicken back to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 5.
In another pot, combine the rice and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the water is absorbed.
- 6.
Serve the flavorful chicken and sauce over a bed of fluffy rice. Garnish with fresh parsley.