Best 10 Arroz Con Pollo Chicken With Saffron Rice And Peas Recipes

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Arroz con pollo, a delectable dish originating from Spain, is a flavorful and vibrant delight that tantalizes palates with its divine combination of succulent chicken, saffron-infused rice, and an array of colorful vegetables. This culinary masterpiece is not only a feast for the senses but also a testament to the rich culinary traditions of Spain. Let's embark on an exciting culinary journey as we delve into the art of preparing this beloved dish, exploring the perfect blend of spices, the meticulous selection of ingredients, and the techniques that elevate this dish to culinary greatness.

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ARROZ CON POLLO



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This recipe for Spanish Arroz con Pollo is a one pot meal that's full of tender chicken thighs, creamy saffron rice and vegetables - the perfect quick and easy dinner!

Provided by Sara Welch

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup dry white wine
Pinch of saffron threads
4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (6 ounces each)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion (finely chopped)
1 red bell pepper (finely chopped)
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 bay leaf
2 cups chicken broth (plus more if needed)
1 cup short-grain rice (such as Calasparra, Arborio or Calrose)
2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional)
3/4 cup frozen peas (thawed)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Combine wine and saffron; let stand until ready to use.
  • Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken, skin side down, until browned, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Flip, and cook until golden brown; transfer to a plate.
  • Drain any excess oil, leaving 1 teaspoon of oil in the pan.
  • Reduce heat to medium and cook onion, red bell pepper and garlic, stirring often, until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in wine-saffron mixture, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and the bay leaf.
  • Cook until wine is almost completely evaporated, 5 to 10 minutes. Add chicken thighs, broth and rice; bring to a simmer.
  • Cover the pan and place it in the oven. Bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the oven. Stir the peas into the rice.
  • Top with parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 686 kcal, Carbohydrate 55 g, Protein 32 g, Fat 35 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 145 mg, Sodium 815 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ARROZ CON POLLO (RICE WITH CHICKEN)



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Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup olive oil
12 bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces (6 drumsticks and 6 thighs)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 large onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
3 bay leaves
1/2 cup diced tomato
4 cups chicken stock
One 12-ounce bottle lager beer
2 cups arborio rice
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 pimiento, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper. Add 3 drumsticks and 3 thighs to the Dutch oven and cook until browned on both sides, 7 to 8 minutes. Remove the chicken pieces with a slotted spoon and set aside. Repeat with the remaining drumsticks and thighs.
  • Add the onions and peppers to the pot and cook until the onions are translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for about 1 minute. Add the paprika, cumin, saffron and bay leaves, stirring until incorporated. Next, add the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, beer, rice and 1 teaspoon salt; mix well. Bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer.
  • Return the chicken pieces to the pot, cover, and transfer to the oven for 20 minutes. Remove the pot from the oven, add the peas and pimientos, then cover and return to the oven until the rice is completely tender, another 5 to 10 minutes.

SPANISH-STYLE CHICKEN WITH SAFFRON RICE (ARROZ CON POLLO)



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Categories     Chicken     Olive     Pepper     Poultry     Rice     Vegetable     Sauté     Saffron     Pea     Bell Pepper     White Wine     Winter     Party     Potluck     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (3 1/2- to 4-lb) chicken, cut into 8 serving pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons paprika
2 cups long-grain white rice
1 1/4 cups dry white wine
1 (14-oz) can diced tomatoes including juice
1 3/4 cups chicken broth
3/4 teaspoon crumbled saffron threads
1 bay leaf (not California)
1 cup frozen peas (not thawed)
1/2 cup pimiento-stuffed green olives, coarsely chopped
Garnish: chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet (at least 2 inches deep) over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown chicken on all sides, about 12 minutes total. Transfer chicken with tongs to a plate.
  • Pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat from skillet and add onion, bell pepper, and salt to taste. Cook over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, about 7 minutes. Add garlic, paprika, and rice, then cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add wine and boil, uncovered, 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes with juice, chicken broth, saffron, and bay leaf. Nestle chicken in rice, adding any juices from plate.
  • Cook, covered, over low heat until chicken is cooked through, rice is tender, and most of liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in peas, olives, and salt and pepper to taste. Cover skillet and let stand 10 minutes. Discard bay leaf.

ARROZ CON POLLO WITH PEAS



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Make and share this Arroz Con Pollo With Peas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Burgundy Damsel

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups long-grain white rice
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup dry sherry
1/4 teaspoon crushed saffron thread
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups fresh peas (about 2 lbs in shell)
1 roasted red pepper, diced
20 pimento stuffed green olives, sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Place the rice in a sieve and set in a bowl. Run cold tap water over the rice until the rinse water runs clear. Drain well. Set aside.
  • Combine the broth, sherry and saffron in a small saucepan and warm gently over low heat.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the chicken and saute for 2 minutes, until the chicken is partially cooked. Add the onion and garlic and continue to saute until the chicken is white and firm, 2 to 4 minutes. Add the rice and saute until the rice appears toasted, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir the chicken broth mixture into the rice. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to maintain a gentle boil. Cook for 3 minutes. Add the peas to the skillet (do not stir) and continue to cook until the liquid is absorbed and the peas are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Fluff the rice with a fork. Stir in the red pepper, olives and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 744.5, Fat 10, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 65.8, Sodium 569.8, Carbohydrate 92.6, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 7, Protein 40.3

CHICKEN WITH SAFFRON RICE (ARROZ CON POLLO)



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Chicken cooked with saffron rice is a dish which can be eaten anytime of the day. The sweetness from the rice balances the saltiness of the chicken.

Provided by Cook It Simply

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 Tbs Vegetable oil
6 slices Streaky (fatty bacon, chopped)
5 lb Chicken (cut into serving pieces)
1 1/2 oz Seasoned flour (flour with salt and pepper to taste)
2 Onions (chopped)
1 Garlic clove (crushed)
14 oz Canned peeled tomatoes
3 oz Canned pimientos (drained)
2 tsp Paprika
1/4 tsp Ground saffron
1 tsp Salt
1 pint Water
8 oz Long-grain rice (soaked in cold water for 30 minutes and drained)
6 oz Frozen peas (thawed)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a flameproof casserole. Add the bacon and fry until it is crisp and has rendered its fat. Transfer the bacon to kitchen towels to drain.
  • Coat the chicken pieces in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess. Add the pieces to the casserole and fry until they are evenly browned. Using tongs, transfer the pieces to a plate.
  • Preheat the oven to moderate 180°C (Gas Mark 4, 35°°F).
  • Drain off most of the oil from the casserole and add the onions and garlic. Fry until they are soft. Arrange the chicken pieces over the onions and add the tomatoes and can juice, the pimientos, paprika, saffron, salt and water. Bring to the boil, then stir in the rice. Cover the casserole and put into the oven. Cook for 35 minutes. Stir in the peas and bacon and cook for a further 15 to 20 minutes, or until the chicken pieces are cooked through and tender.
  • Remove the casserole from the oven and serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 755 kcal, Carbohydrate 46 g, Protein 42 g, Fat 43 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 151 mg, Sodium 1092 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 5 g, UnsaturatedFat 28 g, ServingSize 1 serving

RICE WITH CHICKEN: ARROZ CON POLLO



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h21m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 (3 pound) chicken cut into 8 pieces, skin removed
Salt and pepper
1 lime, juiced
1/2 cup pure Spanish olive oil
1 onion, small dice
1 green pepper, small dice
1 roasted red pepper, small dice
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup prepared tomato sauce
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup dry white wine
12 ounces beer
1/2 cup sherry
3 cups chicken stock
1 1/2 cups Valencia rice, soaked in cold water for 1 hour
5 saffron threads
1 cup frozen sweet peas

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and lime juice. In a large casserole or dutch oven, heat the olive oil. Brown the chicken, remove the chicken from the pan, and set aside.
  • Add the onions, peppers, and garlic to the casserole. Cook until translucent. Add the tomato sauce, cumin, and bay leaf; cook for another 5 minutes. Add the chicken, wine, beer, and sherry, and cook for 5 to 8 minutes. Add the stock, bring to a boil, and adjust the seasoning. Add the drained rice and the saffron.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, cover, and cook in the oven for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the rice from the oven and add the peas, fluffing the rice and mixing in the peas at the same time. Serve hot.

PERUVIAN ARROZ CON POLLO (PERUVIAN RICE AND CHICKEN)



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This is a Peruvian rice and chicken dish made with cilantro and a special Peruvian kick. It's very delicious, my Peruvian father-in-law said that mine was even better then his sister's - who is one of the best cooks in the family (besides my mother-in-law)! Goes great with Huancaina sauce and salsa Criolla.

Provided by Amber Berrocal

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     South American     Peruvian

Time 1h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut in half
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup vegetable oil, divided, or as needed
½ red onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ bunches cilantro leaves, lightly chopped
1 tablespoon aji amarillo chile paste
½ cup chicken broth
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 ½ cups water, or more as needed
2 cups uncooked white rice
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas and carrots

Steps:

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat with enough oil to coat the bottom. Brown chicken in the hot oil on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes total. Remove chicken onto a plate.
  • Pour more oil into the pan and add onion; saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in cilantro, chile paste, salt, and pepper and saute until cilantro turns dark green, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and deglaze, scraping the browned bits off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Bring to a light simmer; let simmer for 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Transfer mixture carefully to an electric blender and puree.
  • Heat more oil in the same pan over medium-high heat; saute bell pepper until soft, about 5 minutes. Return cilantro mixture to the pan and add chicken. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Remove chicken from the pan. Add water and rice, adding more water if it doesn't look like enough. Bring to a boil; place a lid on the pan, reduce heat to low, and cook until all liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 20 to 40 minutes. Stir in peas and carrots and chicken and warm through, 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.3 calories, Carbohydrate 60.3 g, Cholesterol 32.8 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 208.7 mg, Sugar 2 g

CHICKEN WITH RICE (ARROZ CON POLLO)



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"I grew up with this recipe, it is a meal in itself. Serve with slices of buttered bread or corn tortillas. To complete this delicious Latin dish, serve with coffee."

Provided by starkrazi

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h5m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 boneless chicken thighs, with skin
1/2 cup olive oil
2 cups chopped onions
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups converted long-grain white rice
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon saffron thread
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
1 1/4 cups chicken broth
3/4 cup fresh peas
1 (4 ounce) jar pimientos, drained
0.5 (8 ounce) jar pimento stuffed olives, drained and sliced
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Sear the chicken until golden, then set aside. Stir in the onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes; cook until the onions have softened, about 4 minutes.
  • Add the rice, and season with salt, pepper, and saffron. Cook rice until golden, stirring constantly, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomatoes, green chiles, and chicken broth. Place chicken thighs on top, then bring to a boil, cover, and place in the preheated oven.
  • Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, then sprinkle the peas, pimentos, and olives on top. Pour in the water, but do not stir. Recover and continue baking until the chicken is fully cooked, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461.4, Fat 24.7, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 63.2, Sodium 1089, Carbohydrate 41.8, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 6.1, Protein 18.2

ARROZ CON POLLO (CHICKEN AND RICE)



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The Classic Caribbean and Spanish Meal--Arroz con Pollo--is a popular staple in the Caribbean kitchen. Our chicken and rice is extra special with the addition of Sazon GOYA® with Azafran, which adds color and flavor derived from our unique saffron spice blend. Make Arroz con Pollo tonight--everyone loves an easy rice and chicken dish.

Provided by Goya

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Goya®

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (3 1/2) pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces
Goya Adobo with Pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons Goya Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
¾ cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 ½ teaspoons Goya Minced Garlic
1 ½ cups Canilla Extra Long Grain Rice
1 packet Goya Powdered Chicken Bouillon
1 packet Sazon Goya with Azafran
¼ cup Goya Pitted Alcaparrado, sliced
1 (4 ounce) jar Goya Fancy Sliced Pimientos
½ cup Goya Frozen Peas, thawed

Steps:

  • Using paper towels, pat chicken dry. Season chicken with Adobo. Heat oil in caldero, or large heavy pot over medium heat. Cook chicken, in batches, until brown on all sides, 7-10 minutes; set aside.
  • Stir onions, peppers and garlic into pot; cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add rice, bouillon and Sazon to pot; cook, stirring constantly, until rice is completely coated in oil mixture, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in 3 cups water; bring to a boil. Add alcaparrado and chicken (skin-side up) to pot. Cover pot, reduce heat to low and simmer until water is absorbed, rice is tender and chicken is cooked through, about 25 minutes.
  • To serve, using fork, fluff rice; garnish with pimiento strips and peas.

ARROZ CON POLLO (RICE WITH CHICKEN) RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken thighs, garlic, salt, cumin powder, pepper powder, fresh oregano, fresh thyme, vegetable oil, onion, carrot, chorizo sausage, basmati rice, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, chicken broth, salt, saffron, beer, caper vinaigre, small capers, green pea, pimento-stuffed green olives, fresh cilantro

Provided by Jon Michelena

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, skin removed, de-boned and cut into thick strips
1 clove garlic, minced
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cumin powder
¼ teaspoon pepper powder
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
¼ cup vegetable oil
½ cup onion, diced
⅔ cup carrot, diced
1 lb chorizo sausage, sliced
2 cups basmati rice
⅔ cup red bell pepper, diced
⅔ cup green bell pepper
2 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon saffron
1 cup beer
2 tablespoons caper vinaigre
¼ cup small capers
1 cup green pea, cooked
½ cup pimento-stuffed green olives
⅓ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • Place the chicken bones in a pot with water to cook for 20 minutes and strain the liquid. Add the salt and saffron to the water so that it releases the color.
  • Mix the spices in a bowl and season the chicken. Brown the chicken and set aside. Then, in the same pan, brown the onion with carrots and chorizos. Add the rice and stir together, browning.
  • Add green peppers, red peppers, chicken, and boiling chicken broth with saffron and beer. Cover the pan and simmer for 17 minutes.
  • After 17 minutes add peas, olives, capers and caper vinaigrette to the top of the dish. Cover and cook for 3 more minutes. Uncover, add the coriander and stir.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1467 calories, Carbohydrate 124 grams, Fat 72 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 73 grams, Sugar 8 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the right rice: Short-grain rice, such as Valencia or Bomba, is the traditional choice for Arroz con Pollo. These rice varieties absorb a lot of liquid and become plump and tender when cooked.
  • Saffron: Saffron is a key ingredient in this dish and imparts a beautiful golden color and unique flavor. Use high-quality saffron threads for the best results.
  • Chicken: Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or drumsticks are the preferred cuts for Arroz con Pollo as they add flavor and moisture to the dish.
  • Sofrito: The sofrito is a flavorful base made from sautéed vegetables, such as onions, garlic, bell peppers, and tomatoes. It provides a rich foundation for the rice.
  • Seasoning: Use a combination of spices, such as paprika, cumin, and oregano, to add depth of flavor to the dish. Adjust the amount of salt and pepper to your taste.
  • Cooking method: Arroz con Pollo can be cooked in a traditional paella pan over an open fire or in a large skillet or Dutch oven on the stovetop. Both methods produce delicious results.

Conclusion:

Arroz con Pollo is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, fluffy saffron rice, and an array of vegetables. It is a centerpiece of many celebrations and gatherings in Spanish and Latin American cuisine. With careful attention to ingredients and cooking technique, you can create a delectable Arroz con Pollo that will impress your family and friends. This dish is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen!

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