Chicken and Rice (Arroz Con Pollo)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
40 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)
Description
This version of Arroz Con Pollo involves seasoning cubed chicken breast with salt, pepper, and chili powder then partially cooking it in oil. Rice and aromatics like onion, garlic, and optional jalapeño are sautéed alongside the chicken until the rice is translucent. Tomato sauce, chicken broth, and frozen mixed vegetables are added, and the mixture simmers covered until the rice is fully cooked and fluffy.
The dish has a combination of tender chicken pieces and vegetables integrated with the moist, flavorful rice, creating a balanced texture. The seasonings provide warmth and mild heat, while the tomato sauce adds acidity and depth. It's traditional comfort food that works well for family meals.
Accompaniments like sliced avocado and sour cream add creaminess and a cool contrast to the spiced rice and chicken.
Ingredients
- 3-4 chicken breast cubed, approximately 1.5-2lb, boneless, skinless
- 1 cup long grain rice (rinsed)
- 1 onion (pureed or finely minced)
- 3 garlic finely minced, cloves
- 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 mixed vegetables frozen
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- neutral cooking oil for cooking, generic cooking oil
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
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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