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Arroz Con Pollo Recipe

Arroz Con Pollo Recipe


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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

Arroz Con Pollo is a classic Latin American dish featuring tender chicken thighs cooked with seasoned rice, bell peppers, and a blend of aromatic spices. This one-pot meal is flavorful, comforting, and perfect for a family dinner.


Ingredients

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Chicken:

  • 2 pounds bone-in, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Rice and Vegetables:

  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric (optional for color)
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken: Season the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper.
  2. Brown the chicken: In a large skillet, brown the chicken thighs on both sides, then set aside.
  3. Sauté vegetables: In the same skillet, sauté onions, bell peppers, and garlic until softened.
  4. Add rice and spices: Stir in rice, cumin, paprika, oregano, and turmeric. Toast for a few minutes.
  5. Cook with tomatoes: Add diced tomatoes and chicken broth. Nestle chicken back in the pan.
  6. Simmer: Cover and simmer until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
  7. Add peas: Stir in frozen peas and cook until heated through.
  8. Garnish and serve: Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Notes

  • Add chopped pimentos or olives for a traditional twist.
  • Leftovers are delicious the next day!
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Latin American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 500
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 750mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 48g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 34g
  • Cholesterol: 145mg