Arroz con Pollo
Arroz con Pollo is a classic Puerto Rican dish that combines tender chicken pieces and flavorful rice cooked with spices, vegetables, and saffron. This recipe serves 6.
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Servings: 6 people
Calories: 450kcal
Equipment
- Large Pot or Dutch Oven Used for cooking the rice, chicken, and other ingredients in one pot
- Cutting board and knife Essential for chopping vegetables, herbs, and chicken
- Wooden spoon or spatula Used for stirring and combining ingredients
- Measuring cups and spoons For precise measurement of ingredients
- Garlc Press If you prefer minced garlic in the dish
- Can Opener If you're using canned ingredients like tomatoes
- Cooking Utensils Ladle, tongs, or serving spoon for handling and serving the dish
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken pieces thighs, drumsticks or mix
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 onion Finely Chopped
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- ¼ cup sofrito homemade or store-bought
- ¼ tsp saffron threads, crushed and soaked in 2 tablespoons hot water
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cups frozen peas
- ¼ cups pimento-stuffed green olives
Instructions
- Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, ground cumin, and paprika.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and brown it on all sides. Remove the chicken from the pot and set it aside.
- In the same pot, add the chopped onion, diced bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are tender.
- Add the tomato sauce, sofrito, saffron mixture, bay leaves, and rice to the pot. Stir to combine.
- Return the browned chicken to the pot and add the chicken broth. Stir well.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the chicken is tender.
- During the last 10 minutes of cooking, add the frozen peas and pimento-stuffed green olives. Stir gently to incorporate.
- Remove the bay leaves before serving. Arroz con Pollo is a delicious one-pot meal that's perfect for sharing with family and friends!
Notes
Arroz con Pollo is a beloved Puerto Rican dish known for its vibrant colors and rich flavors. It's a complete meal in one pot!
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 550mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 20mg