"The classic Latin American dish of chicken and rice gets a 21st century makeover with the help of a slow cooker and some nutrition upgrades like brown rice and extra vegetables...."
INGREDIENTS
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Nonstick cooking spray
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1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs
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3 cups chopped green sweet peppers (4 medium)
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1 1/2 cups chopped roma tomatoes
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1 cup chopped onion (1 large)
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2 tablespoons no-salt-added tomato paste
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2 teaspoons ground cumin
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2 teaspoons ground paprika
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1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano, crushed
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 10 ounce package frozen cooked brown rice or 2 cups hot cooked brown rice
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1 10 ounce package frozen peas
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1 1/2 cups sliced roasted red sweet peppers
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1/2 cup sliced pitted green olives