Latin style rice with chicken or turkey {Arroz con pollo o pavo}

Name: Latin style rice with chicken or turkey {Arroz con pollo o pavo}
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 serving
Ingredients: 4 cups shredded cooked turkey or chicken; 6-7 cups of cooked rice; 3 tablespoons of olive oil or butter; 1 yellow onion; 6 garlic cloves; 2 bell peppers; 2 teaspoons achiote or annatto powder; 1 tablespoon of ground cumin; ½ teaspoon to 1 teaspoon of cayenne or chili powder; 2 teaspoons of paprika; 1 tablespoon of dry oregano; 14.5 ounce can of diced tomatoes or fresh tomatoes (peeled and diced); 10 ounces of peas; 2 cooked carrots; ½ to 1 cup of chicken or turkey broth; 4 tablespoons of soy sauce; 2 tablespoons of finely chopped cilantro; Fried ripe plantains; Side salad; avocado slices

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings
8
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
South American, Ecuadorian

Latin style rice with chicken or turkey {Arroz con pollo o pavo}

Raiden Schmidt

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An easy recipe for Latin style rice with chicken or turkey, also known as arroz con pollo o pavo, to use up roasted chicken or turkey leftovers.

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Ingredients

Servings

4 cups shredded cooked turkey or chicken
6-7 cups of cooked rice from about 2 cups of uncooked rice
3 tablespoons of olive oil or butter
1 yellow onion diced
6 garlic cloves crushed
2 bell peppers 1 red and 1 green, diced
2 teaspoons achiote or annatto powder
1 tablespoon of ground cumin
½ teaspoon to 1 teaspoon of cayenne or chili powder adjust to taste
2 teaspoons of paprika
1 tablespoon of dry oregano
14.5 ounce can of diced tomatoes or fresh tomatoes (peeled and diced)
10 ounces of peas cooked
2 cooked carrots diced (1 cup or about 10oz)
½ to 1 cup of chicken or turkey broth adjust based on desired consistency of rice
4 tablespoons of soy sauce
2 tablespoons of finely chopped cilantro can also use parsley

Suggested side dishes:

Fried ripe plantains
Side salad
avocado slices lime slices, and hot sauce to taste

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Instructions

In a large sauté pan or frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium low heat and add the onions, garlic, bell peppers, achiote, cumin, chili powder, paprika, and oregano, cook for about 5-7 minutes or until the onions and peppers are soft.
Add the tomatoes, mix well and cook for another 5 minutes.
Add the cooked peas, carrots, and shredded turkey or chicken. Mix well and cook for a few minutes.
Add the cooked rice, soy sauce, and turkey or chicken broth to taste. Stir well and cook for about 5-10 minutes. Taste and add salt and additional seasoning to taste.
Stir in the finely chopped cilantro or parsley, and serve with fried ripe plantains, avocado slices and/or side salad.