Step 1

Heat olive oil over medium high heat in large skillet.

Step 2

Add chicken and cook each side for 2 minutes or until cooked, then remove onto a plate.

Step 3

Add extra oil if the skillet is looking dry. Add onion and garlic, cook for 1 1/2 minutes until starting to soften.

Step 4

Add bell peppers and cook for a further 2 minutes.

Step 5

Add remaining ingredients except rice and cheese. Bring to simmer, then add rice.

Step 6

Stir, cover with a lid and turn down heat to medium low. Cover and cook until rice is cooked but not mushy and most of the liquid is absorbed - about 15 to 18 minutes. (Note 3). Do not stir while it cooks.

Step 7

Meanwhile, shred or roughly chop chicken.

Step 8

When rice is cooked, quickly stir chicken through, sprinkle with cheese then pop under broil / grill until golden and bubbly.

Step 9

Serve, garnished with fresh cilantro/coriander if desired.