Best 7 Arroz Con Pollo Dominican Style Chicken Rice Recipes

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Arroz con Pollo, also known as chicken and rice, is a traditional Dominican dish that is both flavorful and satisfying. This one-pot meal is made with chicken, rice, vegetables, and a variety of herbs and spices. It is a staple in Dominican cuisine and is often served at special occasions and family gatherings. The dish is believed to have originated in the 16th century when the Spanish introduced rice to the Dominican Republic. Since then, it has evolved into a beloved dish that is enjoyed by people of all ages. Arroz con Pollo is typically made with chicken thighs or breasts, but other cuts of chicken can also be used. The chicken is marinated in a mixture of spices, herbs, and citrus juice before being browned and then cooked with the rice, vegetables, and broth. The result is a tender and flavorful chicken and rice dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

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.

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 (ONE-POT CHICKEN AND RICE)



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Arroz con Pollo -- a deeply comforting one-pot chicken and rice dish that is adored all over Latin America. Succulent pieces of chicken top golden rice that is bursting with flavour. This is a deceptively simple dish with time-honoured flavours that are sure to seduce you.

Provided by Sandra Valvassori

Categories     Dinner     Main Course

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 lime (juiced)
2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons paprika
3 tablespoons neutral oil or olive oil (divided (I use avocado oil))
2 teaspoons Kosher salt (divided)
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon sugar ((I use coconut sugar))
2 pounds *boneless, skinless chicken thighs (pat chicken dry cut each thigh into 3 pieces. )
1 onion (diced)
1 green bell pepper (diced)
4 garlic cloves (minced)
3/4 cup tomato sauce or chopped tomatoes (I use passata)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups **long-grain white rice
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon turmeric
3 cups chicken broth (or water)
1 cup pimento-stuffed green olives (such as Spanish Manzanilla)
2 tablespoons capers, drained
½ cup fresh or semi-thawed frozen peas
1/2 cup jarred pimientos (sliced (optional))

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together the lime juice, vinegar, garlic powder, oregano, paprika, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon of salt, and a few grinds of black pepper. Add the chicken pieces and toss to coat well. Let sit for 15 - 45 minutes at room temperature or place in fridge if making ahead of time. Omit the lime juice if marinating overnight.
  • Rinse the rice thoroughly until water runs clear. Drain well in a sieve or strainer.
  • In a Dutch oven, or large skillet with a tight fitting lid, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add the sugar to the oil without stirring. Once the sugar starts to melt and turn a little dark, add the chicken pieces in one layer. Cook until lightly browned, about 2-3 minutes each side. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
  • Add the onion and pepper to the skillet and sauté until softened about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and 1 teaspoon salt and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the tomato sauce and tomato paste and cook for about 1 minute, scraping any brown bits on the bottom.
  • Add the rice, bay leaf, and turmeric and stir for about 1 minute to coat the grains well. Add in the chicken broth (or water), olives and capers and bring to a boil then lower the heat to medium-low, or low if your pot is not heavy-bottomed. Arrange the chicken pieces on top, cover tightly and cook for 20 minutes.
  • Uncover the pot and quickly fluff the rice a little with a fork. taste the rice, if it seems undercooked, drizzle 1/4 - 1/2 cup more water. Stir in the peas, cover again and cook for 5 more minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Garnish with pimientos, if using, and serve.

ARROZ CON POLLO (DOMINICAN STYLE CHICKEN & RICE)



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One pot--so simple! My MIL, who is from the Dominican Republic, has ALWAYS made this. Every since the very first time she made it for me, it has been my FAVORITE dish. Even my kids, ages 12 & 5 and are incredibly picky, will eat this meal. We usually make it with a side salad and fried Plantains like in Recipe #187281. Oh and the house smells incredible while this is cooking!

Provided by StarMom3

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 -3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or 2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons oregano
1/2 cup red onion
1/2 cup red pepper
1/2 cup green pepper
1/4 cup corn oil (I use Mazola, but any is fine)
1 1/2 cups long grain rice
3 cups water

Steps:

  • Throw ALL the ingredients "EXCEPT" Rice & Water into a large pot.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring every so often.
  • When liquid starts to diminish add the rice & water.
  • Stir and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover & simmer for approximately 20 minutes. Enjoy! :).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.9, Fat 15, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 34.2, Sodium 1855.3, Carbohydrate 62, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 3.2, Protein 19.6

ARROZ CON POLLO (RICE WITH CHICKEN) RECIPE BY TASTY



Arroz Con Pollo (Rice With Chicken) Recipe by Tasty image

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

PUERTORICAN ARROZ CON POLLO (RICE WITH CHICKEN)



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This is a very tasty recipe. I had to adapt it a little, my hubby is a white boy from PA and is not used to latin food. Serve with red beans and ripe plantains.

Provided by l0ve2c00k

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 -7 chicken pieces
1 cup rice
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons sofrito sauce
2 cups water
1/8 teaspoon sazon goya con culantro y achiote
2 teaspoons adobo seasoning
1 chicken bouillon cube
1 teaspoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon cilantro
chopped fresh cilantro (to garnish)

Steps:

  • In a 5 qt pot, heat olive oil and sofrito.
  • Add chicken, cook until light golden.
  • Add water, sazon, adobo, chicken bouillon, tomato paste and cilantro.
  • Cover and cook until chicken is done.
  • When chicken is done, remove from pot and set aside.
  • Add rice to same water you cooked chicken inches
  • Cook rice as normal.
  • When done, add chicken and cover. Leave for about 10 minutes.
  • garnish with cilantro leaves. You can also add roasted bell peppers for garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.3, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 0.1, Sodium 159.5, Carbohydrate 31.3, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.3, Protein 2.8

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

Tips:

  • To achieve the best flavor, use high-quality ingredients, especially fresh chicken, vegetables, and spices.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot when cooking the chicken and rice. This will prevent the rice from cooking evenly.
  • If you want a more flavorful rice, toast it in a little bit of oil before adding the liquid.
  • Add the vegetables and seasonings to the rice after it has cooked for a few minutes. This will help them retain their flavor and texture.
  • Serve the arroz con pollo with a side of beans, salad, or plantains for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Arroz con pollo is a delicious and flavorful dish that is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover chicken, and it is also a budget-friendly meal. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give arroz con pollo a try.

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