Oven-Baked Spanish Chicken With Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 whole chicken (cut into pieces, or use chicken breasts)
seasoning salt
black pepper
4 -6 tablespoons oil
2 medium onions, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 -2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
1 -2 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes (optional or to taste)
2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder (optional)
1 1/2 cups uncooked converted white rice
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 pinch cinnamon
2 -4 teaspoons cumin
1/2 cup sliced green olives
1 cup Pace Picante Sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Preparation

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Season the chicken with seasoned salt (or white salt) and black pepper then add to the skillet.
Brown on both sides then remove to a plate.
Add in the onions, bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, garlic and chili flakes (if using) saute until soft (about 3-4 minutes).
Add in tomatoes with juice, broth, rice, chili powder, cinnamon and cumin; mix with wooden spoon and bring to a boil.
Season with more seasoned salt and black pepper to taste.
Transfer to a large greased baking dish or roasting pan.
Top with the browned chicken pieces, then sprinkle the olives all over.
Bake covered at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
Uncover then spoon picante sauce over the chicken.
To with with shredded cheddar cheese.
Return to oven to bake 3-5 minutes.