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Mom's Spanish Chicken and Rice

Mom's Spanish chicken and rice, otherwise known as arroz con pollo is a delicious one pot meal the whole family will love.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 319 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 skinless (boneless chicken thighs, chopped)
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 medium bell pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp cilantro (chopped)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 3/4 cups water
  • 3/4 cups light beer
  • 2 oz tomato sauce
  • 1 chicken bouillon cube
  • 1 packet Badia sazon (or make your own, see above)
  • 6 oz frozen mixed vegetables
  • 2 tbsp 30 g alcaparrado (or pitted green olives, capers and pimentos)
  • 2 1/4 cups uncooked long grain white rice
  • 2 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

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  1. Place onion, bell pepper, garlic, and cilantro in a chopper or food processor to chop fine.
  2. In a large heavy pot with a good fitting lid such as a Dutch oven; heat 1 tsp of oil over medium heat.
  3. Season chicken pieces with salt and sauté until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Remove chicken and set aside.
  5. Heat remaining oil in skillet, then add onions, peppers, garlic and cilantro.
  6. Sauté, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.
  7. Add water, beer, tomato sauce, chicken bouillon, sazon, chicken and salt.
  8. Cook 10-12 minutes on medium heat.
  9. Add frozen mixed vegetables, alcaparrado (or pimientos) with a little of the brine (liquid) from the olive jar, and rice.
  10. Stir and bring to a boil.
  11. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally until water boils down and barely skims the top.
  12. Once the water level reaches the top of the rice, cover with a tight fitting lid so no steam escapes and cook 25-30 minutes. (Tip: if your lid doesn't have a good tight fit, place a paper towel over the pot then cover as pictured below)
  13. Shut heat off and let the pot sit wit the cover on an additional 10 minutes.
  14. Remove lid and fluff with a fork.

Notes

  • Makes about 12 1/2 cups.

Nutrition Information

Serving 11/2 cups Calories 319kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 46.3g (15%) Protein 18.3g (37%) Fat 5.2g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 28.5mg (10%) Sodium 844mg (35%) Fiber 1.7g (7%) Sugar 0.4g (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 319

% Daily Value*

Serving 11/2 cups
Calories 319kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 46.3g 15%
Protein 18.3g 37%
Fat 5.2g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 28.5mg 10%
Sodium 844mg 35%
Fiber 1.7g 7%
Sugar 0.4g 1%

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