Ingredients

• 3 large red, orange, and/or yellow bell peppers, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (15 ounce) can no-sodium-added tomato sauce
• 1 (15 ounce) can no-sodium-added diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 ½ cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt, divided
• ½ teaspoon ground pepper
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon saffron or 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 2 cups instant brown rice, such as minute rice
• 1 cup frozen peas
• ½ cup chopped green olives with pimientos
• ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)