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Arroz con Pollo

Arroz con Pollo is an amazing one-pot meal that tastes amazing. This chicken & rice dinner is so easy to make! Gather the family, and eat up!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Servings: 6
Calories: 671 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: South American

Ingredients

  • 6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 onion finely diced
  • ½ red bell pepper finely diced
  • ½ green bell pepper finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1.75 cups rice
  • 1/2 cup wine use extra stock if you prefer
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 2 bay leaves
  • ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
  • pinch saffron threads
  • 1 cup peas if frozen no need to thaw
OPTIONAL
  • 1 cup roasted red peppers sliced sliced

Instructions

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  1. Heat a dutch oven with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add as much chicken as will fit in the pan without crowding – cook until the chicken it is golden brown on the bottom, 3-4 minutes. Turn the chicken over and cook until the other side is browned, 3-4 minutes longer; the chicken will still be pink inside.
  3. Transfer the chicken to a large plate. Repeat until all of the chicken is browned.
  4. Pour off all but 1 Tbs of oil, and melt the butter in the skillet over medium heat.
  5. Add the onion and bell peppers and cook until the vegetables start to become tender, 3-4 minutes.
  6. Add the garlic, cumin, oregano and cook, stirring, about 1 minute.
  7. Add the rice and stir well to allow the oil to coat each grain, then add the wine (if using) and allow to deglaze.
  8. Add the bay leaves, stock, smoked paprika and saffron. Bring to a boil.
  9. Add chicken to top of rice and juices. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until chicken is cooked, rice is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed (25-30mins)
  10. Sprinkle the frozen peas over the top and red peppers.
  11. Cover and cook until heated through.
  12. Remove bay leaves and serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 671kcal (34%) Carbohydrates 56g (19%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 33g (51%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 150mg (50%) Sodium 627mg (26%) Potassium 668mg (19%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 907IU (18%) Vitamin C 43mg (48%) Calcium 58mg (6%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 671

% Daily Value*

Calories 671kcal 34%
Carbohydrates 56g 19%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 33g 51%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 150mg 50%
Sodium 627mg 26%
Potassium 668mg 14%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 907IU 18%
Vitamin C 43mg 48%
Calcium 58mg 6%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.