Best 7 Arroz Imperial Con Pollo Imperial Rice With Chicken Recipes

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Arroz imperial con pollo, also known as imperial rice with chicken, is a classic and flavorful dish that combines the richness of chicken with the fluffy texture of rice. Originating from Spain, this dish has become popular in many parts of the world, captivating taste buds with its vibrant colors and tantalizing aromas. Whether you're in the mood for a comforting family meal or a special occasion feast, imperial rice with chicken is a versatile dish that is sure to impress. In this article, we'll guide you through the steps required to create an unforgettable arroz imperial con pollo experience, providing you with a comprehensive recipe that will help you achieve perfect results every time.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

ARROZ IMPERIAL CON POLLO - IMPERIAL RICE WITH CHICKEN



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A favorite recipe among Miami-based Cubans. It is ideal for a luncheon or even for a brunch(so they tell me) because it is light, yet flavorful. Slightly labor-intensive but it is well worth the work. Great comfort food! Serve with an Argentinian Merlot Trumpeter or Beringer Alluvium white. Also, a nice salad of mixed greens and a deliciously cool fresh fruit dish. Found on cooksrecipes.com where I was able to put the exact quantities along with the ingredients.

Provided by Manami

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h5m

Yield 1 beautiful dish, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

3 lbs chicken breasts (or chicken thighs)
6 slices bacon, cut into slivers
olive oil
2 medium onions, finely chopped fine
1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped fine
4 green onions, trimmed and chopped (white and green parts)
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 whole bay leaf
6 large garlic cloves, minced
3 ounces tomato sauce
2 tablespoons sherry wine (optional)
1/2 cup frozen green pea
4 ounces chopped pimiento (Not roasted)
1 medium lime, juice of
salt and pepper, to taste
4 cups long grain rice
8 cups chicken broth (from the cooked chicken)
2 teaspoons bijol seasoning or 2 teaspoons mild paprika
7 tablespoons Hellmann's mayonnaise (NO salad dressing stuff!)
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese or 2 cups other mild white cheese
1/4 cup sliced pimento stuffed olive (drained)

Steps:

  • Wash chicken and place in a stock pot.
  • Approximately 1-1/2 quarts to 2 quarts of water to fully cover meat.
  • Bring to a boil and simmer with 1 onion, 2 garlic cloves, 2 sticks celery, 2 carrots, all chopped into large chunks, and salt & pepper to taste.
  • Cook uncovered until the meat falls apart - keep checking, the broth and chicken.
  • Remove chicken and reserve the broth.(You will use some of the broth to make the rice).
  • Skim excess fat, if any, from the top and strain the broth.
  • When cool enough, shred chicken into small pieces by hand.
  • In a large frying pan, saute the bacon briefly.
  • Drain most, but not all of the excess fat.
  • Add a tiny bit of olive oil and heat.
  • Add onion, green pepper, green onions, oregano, and bay leaf.
  • Saute onions until translucent.
  • Add the garlic and saute for one additional minute, stirring occasionally.
  • Add tomato sauce, chicken and sherry.
  • Bring to a boil reduce heat and simmer(uncovered) approximately 15 minutes to thicken sauce.
  • Add peas, pimentos, lime juice and pimento stuffed olives, during the last five minutes of cooking.
  • Salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
  • In a large covered pan, mix the rice with the chicken broth and/or paprika.
  • Bring to a boil, cover and cook over low heat until the rice is thoroughly cooked and most of the broth absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  • Add the mayonnaise to the cooked rice, a little at a time, and mix thoroughly.
  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Spread 1/3 of the rice mixture onto the bottom of a 13x9x2" (we use a foil baking pan - ease of clean-up).
  • Layer chicken mixture on top of the rice.
  • Then add another layer of rice mixture.
  • Generously sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese on top of this layer.
  • Add the remaining rice.
  • Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese on the top layer, then spread the shredded Monterey Jack completely over the top.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned and the cheese melts completely and bubbles.
  • Enjoy, you've earned it!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 997.5, Fat 37.4, SaturatedFat 13.7, Cholesterol 147, Sodium 1524.3, Carbohydrate 105.8, Fiber 9.9, Sugar 5, Protein 61

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.

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.

ARROZ IMPERIAL



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This is a fabulous Cuban Chicken and Rice Dish! This recipe originally asked for a full frying chicken but I've changed it to include just two chicken breasts so my small family can eat it and still have leftovers for lunch.

Provided by Sabia

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 chicken breasts
2 cups rice
1/4 chopped onion
1/4 chopped bell pepper
1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
14 -16 chopped spanish stuffed green olives
oil
2 chicken bouillon cubes
salt
oregano
cumin
garlic salt
turmeric
pepper
mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Broth: With 4 1/2 cups water, add chicken breasts, chicken bouillon, 4 ounces tomato sauce, 1/2 of the chopped onion, 1/2 of the chopped bell pepper, 1 tablespoon olive juice and 3-4 shakes of each seasoning. Cook until chicken is done. About 20 minutes. Remove chicken, cut it into pieces and place in the following skillet.
  • Meat: While broth is cooking, place in large skillet 1 tablespoon oil, the rest of the onion and bell pepper. Saute until tender. Add rest of tomato sauce, chopped olives, 1/2 tablespoon juice from the olives, 1-2 shakes of each seasoning (except turmeric) and chicken. Cook on low covered while the rice cooks.
  • Rice: Strain broth and discard onion and bell pepper. Cook 2 cups rice in 4 cups broth by bringing broth to a boil and then adding rice, cover and cook on low for 20 minutes.
  • Final Preparation: When done, place 1/2 rice on a serving platter or in a 8x8 square pan, pressing the rice together. Spread all chicken on top and top with remaining rice. Press so rice and chicken is compacted. Spread a light layer of mayonnaise on top. (I know the mayonnaise sounds strange, but try it once. Some love it and want more on top, others don't care for it as much but still want a little on top.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 522, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 46.7, Sodium 1017.7, Carbohydrate 87.2, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 5.7, Protein 23.5

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

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

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.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the flavor of your arroz imperial. Use fresh, flavorful chicken, and high-quality rice.
  • Cook the rice properly: The rice is the base of the dish, so it's important to cook it properly. Follow the instructions on the package of rice you are using.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: The chicken should be cooked through, but not overcooked. Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough.
  • Use a flavorful sauce: The sauce is what brings the flavors of the dish together. Use a flavorful sauce that you enjoy.
  • Garnish the dish: A simple garnish can add a touch of elegance to your arroz imperial. Try garnishing the dish with chopped parsley, cilantro, or a squeeze of lime.

Conclusion:

Arroz imperial is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its combination of fluffy rice, tender chicken, and flavorful sauce, arroz imperial is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give arroz imperial a try. You won't be disappointed!

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