Best 9 Arroz Con Pollo With A Queso Kick Recipes

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Arroz con pollo is a classic Latin dish that is bursting with flavor. With its savory combination of rice, chicken, and spices, it's a meal that is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters. However, if you're looking to add a little extra something to your arroz con pollo, consider adding a queso kick. The creamy, cheesy flavor of queso will take this dish to the next level, making it a truly unforgettable meal.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

ARROZ CON POLLO



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Delicious seasoned chicken and Spanish-style rice covered in spicy queso cheese!

Provided by Melissa Slyh

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 3-4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

Spanish Rice Ingredients:
1 cup uncooked white long grain rice
½ tbsp paprika
½ tsp chili powder
2 tbsp canned diced green chiles
1 and ¾ cup chicken broth or water
Chicken Ingredients:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tbsp paprika
½ tsp salt
½ tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp canola oil
Shredded lettuce for garnish (optional)
Prepared pico de gallo for garnish (optional)
Sour cream for garnish and serving (optional)
Spicy Queso Cheese Dip Ingredients:
¾ cup skim milk
2 tsp cornstarch
3 cups shredded white American cheese
½ tbsp to 2 tbsp finely diced jalapenos from a jar (we like ours pretty spicy, so we used closer to the 2 tbsp, if you don't want your cheese very spicy use the ½ tbsp or even less)

Steps:

  • Spanish Rice:
  • Combine the rice, paprika, chili powder, and diced chiles in a saucepot and stir to combine.
  • Pour chicken broth into the saucepot. Cover the saucepot with a lid and bring the rice mixture to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Simmer for about 12-15 minutes (cooking time may vary).
  • Remove the saucepot from heat and fluff the rice with a fork before serving. Makes about 3-4 cups of rice.
  • Chicken:
  • Combine the chicken, canola oil, and seasonings in a bowl and gently toss to combine.
  • Pre-heat a cast-iron skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken to the skillet. Using tongs turn the chicken as needed throughout the cooking process. Cook until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Spicy Queso Cheese
  • Whisk the milk and cornstarch together until the cornstarch dissolves. Stir in the jalapenos. Heat the mixture on low-medium heat until it just starts to thicken. Stir occasionally. Reduce the heat to low.
  • Stir the cheese in a little at a time until all is incorporated. Remove from heat immediately and serve. If you're using as a dip for chips, you can transfer the cheese to a small slow-cooker and place on the warm

CAROL'S ARROZ CON POLLO



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Chicken served with seasoned rice.

Provided by Carol Alter

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Skillet

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon paprika
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 green bell pepper, chopped
¾ cup chopped onion
1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
1 cup long-grain white rice
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
½ cup white wine
⅛ teaspoon saffron
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cut each breast into 1 inch pieces. Sprinkle chicken with a 1/4 teaspoon each of salt, pepper, and paprika.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, and cook until golden. Remove chicken, and set aside.
  • Add green pepper, onions, and garlic to oil in skillet. Cook for 5 minutes. Add rice; cook and stir until rice is opaque, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in broth, white wine, saffron, and tomatoes. Stir in remaining salt, pepper, and paprika. Return to a boil. Cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Return chicken to the skillet, and cook to reheat. Stir in parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470.5 calories, Carbohydrate 49.5 g, Cholesterol 69.4 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 1015.4 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

ARROZ CON POLLO



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Wonderful homey chicken dish. This is a recipe from a relative in Panama. Fluff the rice carefully with a fork before serving, and enjoy!

Provided by RPOVARCHUK

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted

Time 2h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

¼ cup vegetable oil
1 (4 to 6 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cloves garlic
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 cup rice
2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 bay leaf
2 cups chicken stock, or as needed to cover
1 cup green peas
½ cup sliced black olives
½ cup raisins
¼ cup chopped pimento peppers

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat vegetable oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat; cook and stir chicken pieces until browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove chicken with a slotted spoon and place on a plate. Cook and stir onion, green bell pepper, minced garlic, and whole garlic cloves in the same Dutch oven until onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Return chicken to the onion mixture. Add tomatoes, rice, salt, oregano, black pepper, and bay leaf. Pour in enough chicken stock to cover all the ingredients.
  • Bake chicken-rice mixture in the preheated oven until rice is tender and chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 1 hour and 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Stir peas, olives, raisins, and pimento peppers into the chicken-rice mixture. Bake until warmed through, an additional 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 534.7 calories, Carbohydrate 36.3 g, Cholesterol 142.4 mg, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 50.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 1104.9 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

EASY ARROZ CON POLLO



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My children really look forward to dinner when they know I'm serving this, and it's easy to make.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-3/4 cups uncooked instant rice
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
Garlic salt and pepper to taste
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 cup picante sauce
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Spread the rice in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle both sides of chicken with garlic salt and pepper; place over rice. In a large bowl, combine the broth, picante sauce, tomato sauce, onion and green pepper; pour over the chicken., Cover and bake at 350° for 55 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Sprinkle with cheeses. Bake, uncovered, 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 791mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

ARROZ CON POLLO WITH A QUESO KICK



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i went to a mexican restaurant and ordered fajitas one day. the chicken was a little dry so i drizzled some of the white melting cheese over the top and it tasted amazing. i use the zatarans rice mix and substitute a can of tomato sauce for the diced tomatoes, but either way will work.

Provided by chefjess819

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 (8 ounce) container white cheese dip
1 (12 ounce) box Spanish rice mix

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Pour rice mix, the amount of water called for, and canned tomatoes into the dish, stirring together.
  • Cook the chicken in a skillet until the outsides are seared and starting to brown.
  • Place chicken over the rice mixture and cover with foil paper.
  • Place in an oven for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the foil.
  • Pour the cheese over the top of the chicken, not forgetting the exposed rice.
  • Place back in the oven for 15 minutes or until chicken is white all the way through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.8, Fat 1.5, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 76.7, Protein 27.2

ARROZ CON POLLO



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Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried cumin
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
One 3 1/2-to-4-pound chicken, cut into 8 serving pieces and skin removed
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small yellow onion, finely diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 cups long-grain rice
2 cloves garlic, finely diced
1 1/2 cups low-salt chicken stock
1/2 cup tomato sauce

Steps:

  • Combine the salt, garlic powder, cumin, black pepper and cayenne in a plastic gallon bag. Shake until the mixture is well combined.
  • Pat the chicken dry and place in the bag with the spice mixture. Shake the bag, making sure the chicken is well coated.
  • Heat the oil in a 12-inch high-sided skillet over high heat until hot but not smoking. Add the chicken and brown on all sides, about 6 minutes each side. Transfer the chicken to a plate, using tongs.
  • Add the onions, green peppers, red peppers and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the skillet. Cook the vegetables over moderate heat, stirring, until softened and fragrant, about 7 minutes. Add the rice and garlic and cook until the rice begins to turn gold in color and fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Meanwhile, combine the stock, tomato sauce and remaining teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Add 1 1/4 cups water and the stock mixture to the skillet and stir to make sure the rice is covered in liquid. Nestle the chicken in the rice, adding any juices from the plate. Bring the rice to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cover. Cook until the chicken is cooked through, the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 35 minutes. Let the skillet stand covered, about 10 minutes before serving.

ARROZ CON POLLO



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You can make arroz con pollo, the Caribbean specialty, fast or slow. For weeknights, go with the stripped-down variation. But when you have a little time-and you don't need much-make the full-chicken stock for extra flavor, and saffron for best color and complexity. If you don't have stock, don't worry too much. Since the chicken and vegetables are cooking in the liquid, the dish will taste good even if you make it with water. A few slices of tomatoes would go well here, or any salad you like. You don't need much to round out this meal.

Yield makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 pound good slab bacon, cut into 1/4-inch dice
3 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade (page 160), or water
2 medium onions (about 1/2 pound), sliced
1 chicken, 3 to 4 pounds, cut into serving pieces, or 2 1/2 to 3 pounds chicken parts, trimmed of excess fat
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and chopped
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 1/2 cups white rice
1 ripe tomato, cored, seeded, and chopped
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
2 bay leaves
Large pinch of saffron threads, optional
1 cup fresh or frozen peas, optional
Freshly minced parsley or cilantro leaves for garnish
Lemon or lime wedges for serving

Steps:

  • Put the bacon in a deep skillet that has a lid and is large enough to hold the chicken; turn the heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the fat is rendered and the bacon is browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, warm the stock in a small saucepan.
  • Add the onions and the chicken, skin side down, to the bacon and brown the chicken well, rotating and turning the pieces as necessary, about 10 minutes. About halfway through the browning, add the garlic and bell pepper and sprinkle everything with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer the chicken and everything else in the pan with a slotted spoon to a bowl. Add the rice and cook, stirring occasionally, until the rice is glossy, about 5 minutes. Add the tomato, allspice, bay leaves, saffron and peas if you're using them, and stock; stir, then return the chicken mixture to the pan. Adjust the heat so the liquid boils steadily but not violently and cover.
  • Cook for 20 minutes, until all the water is absorbed and the chicken is cooked through. (You can keep the dish warm over very low heat for another 15 minutes, and it will retain its heat for 15 minutes beyond that and still be good warm rather than hot.) Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon or lime wedges.
  • Fast, easy, and still really good. Omit the bacon, stock, red pepper, tomato, allspice, bay leaves, and peas. Bring 3 cups water to a boil. Put 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet and turn the heat to medium-high. Add the onions and a sprinkling of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions soften and become translucent, 5 to 10 minutes; meanwhile, remove the skin from the chicken. Add the rice to the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until glossy. Add the saffron if you're using it, then the chicken, some salt and pepper, and the boiling water. Adjust the heat and finish cooking as directed.

ARROZ CON POLLO WITH MATT AND PATRICK RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: salt, bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, vegetable oil, long grain rice, garlic, yellow onion, tomato sauce, chicken bouillon, hot water, peas, carrot

Provided by Alix Traeger

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon salt, plus more for water
6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup long grain rice
1 clove garlic, finely minced
½ yellow onion, finely chopped
8 oz tomato sauce, 1 can
2 cubes chicken bouillon
2 cups hot water
6 oz peas, 1 can
6 oz carrot, 1 can

Steps:

  • Add the chicken thighs to a large pot, cover with water, and season with salt. Boil the chicken for 40 minutes, or until cooked through. Drain.
  • Shred the chicken from the bones and set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, then add the rice and continually stir until the rice turns a light brown.
  • Add the garlic, onion, and salt. Stir the rice until it turns golden.
  • Add the tomato sauce, bouillon cubes and hot water. Increase the heat to medium-high.
  • Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until the rice is cooked and has absorbed the liquid. Check occasionally to make sure the rice is not drying out too quickly.
  • Mix in the shredded chicken, peas, and carrots.
  • Remove the rice from the heat and fluff with fork.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1307 calories, Carbohydrate 108 grams, Fat 69 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 55 grams, Sugar 16 grams

ARROZ CON POLLO



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Almost every family I know has their own version of this dish. My mom made an amazing arroz con pollo. But my version is inspired by the Mexican coastal city of Mazatlán and all the amazing fresh produce that is available there throughout the year. It's a vegetable-forward recipe full of flavor, texture and color. When I open the lid after the dish is done, the colors look like confetti on a dance floor after a big party. And that's what this meal is: a party in a pot.

Provided by Rick Martinez

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons bacon fat or olive oil
6 chicken thighs (about 2 pounds total)
2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
1 cup corn kernels (from 1 large ear of sweet corn, or use thawed frozen kernels)
1/2 large white onion, chopped
1 poblano pepper, stemmed, seeded and chopped
1 serrano chile, chopped (remove seeds for milder flavor)
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
4 teaspoons kosher salt
2 cups long-grain rice
3/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
3 canned whole tomatoes or fresh tomatoes if in season, crushed or chopped
Cilantro, for garnish
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the fat in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add the thighs, skin-side down, and cook until browned on both sides and their fat has rendered, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  • Add the carrots, corn, onion, poblano, serrano, garlic and salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables just begin to brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the rice and cumin and cook, stirring frequently, until the rice grains are opaque and the vegetables are very tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomatoes and 2 1/2 cups water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot and simmer until all the water has been absorbed, about 20 minutes. You can check by
  • opening the lid, taking a fork and clearing a spot so you can see the bottom of the pot; if there is any liquid, cover and check in another 5 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and let sit, covered, for 20 minutes to evenly distribute the moisture.
  • Serve topped with cilantro and a squeeze of lime.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the final dish. Look for good-quality chicken, rice, and vegetables. Choose a flavorful cheese that will melt well, such as cheddar, Monterey Jack, or queso Oaxaca.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the chicken and vegetables, make sure not to overcrowd the pan. This will prevent them from cooking evenly. Cook them in batches if necessary.
  • Simmer the rice until it is tender: Once you have added the rice to the pot, bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 18 minutes, or until the rice is tender. Do not stir the rice while it is cooking, as this can make it gummy.
  • Add the cheese at the end: Stir in the cheese just before serving. This will prevent it from becoming overcooked and rubbery.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: Arroz con pollo is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of toppings. Some popular options include salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and black beans.

Conclusion:

Arroz con pollo is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is a great way to use up leftover chicken, and it can be easily customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make a restaurant-quality arroz con pollo at home. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try!

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