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Slow Cooker Arroz Con Pollo

Easy to make and great for using up ingredients you likely already have on hand such as tomato sauce, rice, chicken and frozen peas.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 393 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Spanish

Ingredients

  • 2 split chicken breasts ((bone-in skin-on))
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 medium onion (diced)
  • 1 cup diced red pepper
  • 1 cup long grain rice (uncooked)
  • 15 ounce can tomato sauce (low sodium)
  • 2 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice (or lemon)
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3 saffron crushed threads (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne (optional)
  • 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
  • 2 tablespoons sliced green olives (garnish)
  • fresh parsley or cilantro (garnish)

Instructions

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  1. If your slow cooker has a stove-top safe insert, place it over medium high heat and add oil to the insert. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper and sear on both sides until golden brown, 3-4 minutes a side. (Note: You can also do this in a stock pot.)
  2. Turn off heat and add the next 13 ingredients to the slow cooker (onion through cayenne). Stir well and heat on High for 3-4 hours or Low for 5-6 hours.
  3. Fluff rice with a fork and stir in peas 10 minutes before serving.
  4. Garnish with green olives and fresh parsley to serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 393kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 38.7g (13%) Protein 29.2g (58%) Fat 14.4g (22%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 11.4g Cholesterol 65mg (22%) Sodium 840mg (35%) Fiber 6.8g (27%) Sugar 9.8g (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 393

% Daily Value*

Calories 393kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 38.7g 13%
Protein 29.2g 58%
Fat 14.4g 22%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.4g 67%
Cholesterol 65mg 22%
Sodium 840mg 35%
Fiber 6.8g 27%
Sugar 9.8g 20%

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