Colonial Chicken (Galinha Crioula)

This recipe is so good!!!!!
1- Colonial Chicken (Galinha Crioula)

ingredients:

1 lb chicken breast, cut into 8 pieces
2 medium onions, chopped in big pieces
1 8 ounce can diced tomatoes
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 red bell pepper, chopped in big pieces
1 cup long-grain rice
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 cups chicken broth
salt to taste
black pepper to taste
1 cup grated parmesan cheese

directions:
1- Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a heavy-bottomed or cast iron frying pan over medium heat for 30 to 40 seconds. Add the chicken and brown on both sides. This will take about 15 min. Remove pieces to a clean plate and remove oil leaving 1 tbsp in pan.
2- Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Add the onions and bell pepper, and saute for 2 min. Return the chicken to the pan.Turn the heat to medium-high, and add the tomatoes and the 2 cups of broth. Season with salt and pepper.
3- Once the pan comes to a boil, cover it leaving the lid slightly ajar, and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 20 min. After 20 min, add the rice, gently stirring it into the liquid. Turn the heat to medium-high and bring the liquid to a boil. Once it boils, cover the pan, reduce the heat to low, and cook for an additional 20 to 25 min. or until all the liquid is absorbed. Turn on the broiler. Remove the lid from the chicken and evenly sprinkle the grated cheese over the top. Place the chicken under the broiler for 1 min., or until cheese melts and turns golden brown.