Chicken and Rice (Arroz Con Pollo)
User Reviews
5.0
42 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4 - 6 People
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Calories
347 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Spanish
Chicken and Rice (Arroz Con Pollo)
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Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo) is the perfect mix of chicken, rice, vegetables and spices cooked in a flavor packed tomato broth. The dish cooks all in one pan making clean up a breeze! Top with sour cream and sliced avocados for an easy and delicious dinner!
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Ingredients
- 3-4 boneless skinless chicken breast (cubed, approximately 1.5-2lb)
- 1 cup long grain rice (rinsed)
- 1 onion (pureed or finely minced)
- 3 garlic cloves (finely minced)
- ½ Jalapeño (finely minced, optional)
- ¼ teaspoon oregano (dried)
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 cup chicken broth
- 1.5 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- salt and pepper to taste
- oil (for cooking)
Accompaniments
- avocado (sliced)
- sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
Instructions
- Season chicken with a pinch of salt, pepper and chili powder. In a large frying pan or dutch oven with a lid, sauté chicken until cooked halfway through in a small amount of oil.
- Push chicken to one side of the pan. Add the rice, onion, garlic, jalapeno, oregano, cumin, and chili powder and sauté until the rice is translucent.
- Add the tomato sauce, chicken broth and frozen mixed vegetables to the pan and stir until combined.
- Cover and cook on medium heat for 20 – 30 minutes or until the rice is cooked through.
- Serve with sliced avocado and sour cream. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
347kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
54g
(18%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
54mg
(18%)
Sodium
894mg
(37%)
Potassium
877mg
(25%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
3932IU
(79%)
Vitamin C
25mg
(28%)
Calcium
66mg
(7%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4- 6 People
Amount Per Serving
Calories 347 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 347kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 894mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 877mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 3932IU | 79% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
42 reviews
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