One Pot Spanish Chicken and Rice

Name: One Pot Spanish Chicken and Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 5 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or 1 lb.), cut into 1-2 inch pieces; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 medium onion, diced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed; 1 cup long grain white rice, rinsed; 1/2 tablespoon paprika; 1 + 1/2 cups chicken stock; 1 cup tomato sauce (canned or homemade); pinch of saffron; salt and pepper to taste; 1/2 cup small stuffed green olives with pimento; 1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro; lemon wedges, to serve (optional)