Best 7 Carols Arroz Con Pollo Recipes

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Carols arroz con pollo is a classic Colombian dish consisting of chicken, rice, and vegetables, often prepared with a variety of spices and seasonings. It is a one-pot meal that is easy to make and packed with flavor, making it a favorite among home cooks and food enthusiasts alike. Whether you're looking for a comforting family meal or a festive dish to share with friends, carols arroz con pollo is sure to be a hit. Let's delve into the world of this culinary delight and explore the essential steps and ingredients needed to create a memorable carols arroz con pollo experience.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

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

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.

GOURMET ARROZ CON POLLO



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This is a great recipe, with olives and capers to give it a gourmet touch! I got it from Calling All Cooks TV show. Enjoy!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons achiote seeds
1 -2 whole chicken, cut into parts or 5 boneless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
2 large onions, diced
10 cloves garlic, minced
2 green peppers, diced
1 red pepper, diced
1 yellow pepper, diced
1 jar capers
3 cups long grain brown rice or 3 cups long grain white rice
1/2 bunch cilantro leaf, cut up (can substitute parsley)
6 basil leaves, cut into strips
4 cups chicken broth
1 jar green olives, pimento stuffed or 1 jar black olives
3 bay leaves
salt and pepper, to taste
1 can baby peas
pimiento
fresh asparagus

Steps:

  • Place 1/2 cup of olive oil in small pan and add the achiote.
  • Heat on medium heat until bubbles form, then remove from heat and let steep.
  • Drain achiote seeds from oil (should be a vibrant reddish-orange color).
  • Place oil in large stockpot.
  • Heat oil on high and place chicken pieces in pot and brown; this is done just to brown chicken NOT to cook it.
  • Remove chicken from pot.
  • Place diced onions, garlic, and peppers in pot with the achiote.
  • Saute until soft (do not burn garlic).
  • Put capers in pot and cook for a while with the onion mixture.
  • Add rice to the pot with garlic, peppers, garlic and capers, then swirl rice into the mixture.
  • Let the rice cook for just about a minute.
  • Place cut up cilantro (or parsley) and basil in pot.
  • Add in chicken broth and make sure you scrape the pot.
  • Add chicken pieces back in.
  • Put olives in and mix.
  • Place bay leaves in pot.
  • Check for seasonings (Please note: add salt and pepper at the end).
  • Let the mixture cook on medium heat until the rice is done.
  • Add peas just before serving.
  • In another medium pot place peeled asparagus in water and boil until they turn bright green.
  • Place in ice bath to stop the cooking process.
  • To serve, place rice and chicken in a large platter.
  • Arrange chicken pieces around platter and rice in the center.
  • Place cooked asparagus around the platter and then place pimentos in the center.
  • Enjoy!

CAROL'S ARROZ CON POLLO



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Chicken served with seasoned rice.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Categories     Skillet Chicken Breasts

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

CAROL'S ARROZ CON POLLO



Carol's Arroz Con Pollo image

Chicken served with seasoned rice.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Categories     Skillet Chicken Breasts

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

CAROL'S ARROZ CON POLLO



Carol's Arroz Con Pollo image

Chicken served with seasoned rice.

Provided by Carol Alter

Categories     Skillet Chicken Breasts

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

CAROL'S ARROZ CON POLLO



Carol's Arroz Con Pollo image

Chicken served with seasoned rice.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Categories     Skillet Chicken Breasts

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

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use a combination of bone-in and boneless chicken pieces.
  • Brown the chicken in batches to prevent overcrowding the pan and ensure even cooking.
  • Use a variety of vegetables for a more colorful and flavorful dish.
  • Add a bay leaf, oregano, and cumin to the pot for extra flavor.
  • Simmer the chicken and vegetables for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Serve the arroz con pollo with a side of rice, beans, or tortillas.

Conclusion:

Arroz con pollo is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With its combination of tender chicken, flavorful vegetables, and fluffy rice, this dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give arroz con pollo a try. You won't be disappointed!

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