Best 10 Classic Arroz Con Pollo Recipes

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If you are looking for a traditional, flavorful, and comforting dish, "Arroz con Pollo" (or "Chicken and Rice") is an excellent choice. It's a classic Latin American dish that perfectly blends juicy chicken, aromatic rice, colorful vegetables, and a rich, flavorful sauce. Arroz con Pollo is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course, accompanied by your favorite sides like salad or fried plantains, or even served as a side dish alongside other Latin American favorites like grilled steak or fish. With its vibrant colors, delightful aromas, and explosion of flavors, Arroz con Pollo is a culinary journey that will transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of Latin America.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ARROZ CON POLLO - CHICKEN & RICE



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The Classic Caribbean & Spanish Meal Arroz con Pollo is a popular staple in the Caribbean kitchen. Our chicken and rice is extra special with the addition of Sazón GOYA® with Azafrán, 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.

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 chicken (3½ - 4 lbs.), cut into 8 pieces
GOYA® Adobo with Pepper, to taste
3 tbsp. GOYA® Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
¾ green bell pepper, finely chopped (about ¾ cup)
1½ tsp. GOYA® Minced Garlic or 3 cloves fresh garlic, finely chopped
1½ cups CANILLA® Extra Long Grain Rice
1 packet GOYA® Powdered Chicken Flavored Bouillon
1 packet Sazón GOYA® with Saffron
¼ cup GOYA® Pitted Alcaparrado, sliced
1 jar GOYA® Fancy Sliced Pimientos
½ cup GOYA® Peas, thawed

Steps:

  • Step 1 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. Step 2 Stir onions, peppers and garlic into pot; cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add rice, bouillon and sazón to pot; cook, stirring constantly, until rice is completely coated in oil mixture, about 1 minute. Step 3 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. Step 4 To serve, using fork, fluff rice; garnish with pimiento strips and peas. More Cooking Tips

ARROZ CON POLLO (PERUVIAN STYLE)



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This is an original Peruvian recipe for cilantro rice with veggies and chicken. I really like to eat this with avocado seasoned with lime and salt, or with onions seasoned with lime, salt, and pepper. Delicious!

Provided by carla from peru

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     South American     Peruvian

Time 45m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
5 skinless chicken pieces
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 large onion, cut into small cubes
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 cups white rice
2 cups water
1 (12 fluid ounce) can beer
1 carrot, cut into small cubes
1 cup green peas

Steps:

  • Heat vegetable oil in a heavy pot with a lid over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook in hot oil until just browned, about 2 minutes per side. Remove chicken to a platter, reserving drippings in the pot.
  • Saute onion and garlic in the retained drippings until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir cilantro into the onion mixture; season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir mixture for 2 minutes more.
  • Return chicken to the pot; add rice, water, beer, carrot, and peas. Place lid on the pot, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the rice absorbs the liquid completely and is tender, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 711.6 calories, Carbohydrate 105.4 g, Cholesterol 64.7 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 29.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 80.7 mg, Sugar 2.2 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



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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

ARROZ CON POLLO



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This one-pot recipe for Arroz Con Pollo, which is great for a crowd, comes from Martha's book One Pot: 120+ Easy Meals from Your Skillet, Slow Cooker, Stockpot, and More. It's made with bone-in fatty chicken thighs, pimiento-stuffed green olives, chopped tomatoes, saffron threads, and bay leaves.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Thighs

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup dry white wine
Pinch of saffron threads
6 bone-in chicken thighs (about 6 ounces each)
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 large tomato, chopped
2 dried bay leaves
1 1/2 cups short-grain rice, preferably Valencia
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth, plus more if needed
1 cup pimiento-stuffed green olives, drained

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a bowl, combine wine and saffron.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large Dutch oven or braiser, heat oil over medium-high. Add chicken, skin side down; cook until browned, 6 to 7 minutes. Flip and cook 2 minutes more; transfer to a plate.
  • Drain all but 2 tablespoons fat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring often, until translucent, 4 minutes. Add tomato and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in wine-saffron mixture, bay leaves, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook until wine is nearly evaporated, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Stir in rice, broth, and olives. Nestle chicken into rice, skin side up. Bring to a simmer, cover, and transfer to oven. Cook until liquid is absorbed and chicken is cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

CLASSIC ARROZ CON POLLO



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A quick and easy way to make a delicious Cuban dish that makes a whole meal. Serve with salad and a fresh loaf of Cuban bread. Enjoy!

Provided by carole in orlando

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup chopped green pepper
10 ounces vigo brand yellow rice (should be Vigo)
1 cup chicken broth
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup frozen baby peas
2 tablespoons chopped pimiento, drained
adobo seasoning
pepper

Steps:

  • Season chicken thighs with Adobo and pepper.
  • Place olive oil in a large skillet with a tight fitting lid.
  • Saute the chicken in oil until lightly brown on both sides.
  • Remove chicken, add the onion and green peppers and saute until tender.
  • Add the rice to the onion mix and stir well, mixing in the seasoning thoroughly.
  • Add the chicken broth and water.
  • Nestle the chicken pieces in the rice mix to partially cover the chicken.
  • Cover the skillet tightly, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Add the peas and pimientos and stir in gently.
  • Cover, and simmer 5 minutes more.
  • The rice should be tender and the liquid mostly absorbed.
  • Remove from the heat and let stand 5 minutes.
  • Serve.

ARROZ CON POLLO



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
3 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup long-grain rice
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
One 8-ounce can tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1 chicken bouillon cube

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Put the chicken in an ovensafe baking dish. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Use tongs to turn the chicken and evenly coat. Bake for 15 minutes until browned but not cooked all the way through (it will finish cooking with the rice).
  • Meanwhile, add the remaining tablespoon olive oil to a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the rice and stir to coat.
  • Toast the rice, stirring occasionally, until it is lightly golden, about 2 minutes. Stir in the onion and garlic and continue cooking until the rice is just lightly browned and the vegetables are starting to soften, about 2 minutes more. Make sure the garlic does not brown.
  • Add the tomato sauce, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, bouillon and 3 cups water. Stir to combine. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer and add the chicken to the rice in an even layer, skin-side up and not overlapping. Cover and cook until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes.

SPANISH ARROZ CON POLLO RECIPE (SPANISH CHICKEN AND RICE RECIPE)



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Provided by Tim Kroeger

Categories     Spanish Main Course

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2-3 pounds of frying chicken pieces
1/4 cup cooking oil
30 ounces chicken broth
1 chopped bell pepper
1/4 teaspoon saffron
3 cloves crushed garlic
2 cups uncooked rice
1 14 ounce can diced tomatoes
1 large diced onion
1/2 teaspoon cumin
green olives with pimentos
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Begin by sprinkling chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Then brown them in a large skillet in the oil.
  • Once chicken pieces are browned, remove them from the skillet and place them on paper towels to drain.
  • Meanwhile, cook onions, peppers, garlic, and rice in the oil until oil is absorbed and the rice is coated.
  • After that, stir in the broth, cumin, saffron, and tomatoes.
  • Arrange chicken pieces on top of the rice and bring to a boil.
  • When liquids are boiling, lower the heat, and cover the pan.
  • Simmer for about 40 minutes or until chicken is cooked and rice is tender.
  • Garnish with olives to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1204 calories, Carbohydrate 90 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 402 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 47 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 99 grams protein, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 1379 grams sodium, Sugar 6 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 33 grams unsaturated fat

ARROZ CON POLLO 101



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When made with an aromatic mix of roasted peppers and saffron, everyday chicken and rice is deliciously transformed into arroz con pollo, a Latin-American favorite. A short-grain rice such as Bomba, from Spain, absorbs the liquid without becoming mushy. Threads of saffron turn it a vibrant red-orange and impart fragrance and flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Large pinch saffron
1/2 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
4 whole chicken legs, split, or 8 bone-in, skin-on thighs (about 2 pounds)
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, minced (1 1/4 cups)
4 to 5 cloves garlic, minced (2 tablespoons)
6 piquillo or other jarred roasted red peppers, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 1/2 cups short-grain rice, such as Bomba or Arborio
2 dried bay leaves
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup frozen peas, slightly thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine saffron and wine in a bowl. Pat chicken dry; season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large straight-sided ovenproof skillet over medium-high. Add chicken and cook, skin-side down, until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Turn and brown other sides, about 1 minute. Remove from skillet.
  • Pour off all but 3 tablespoons fat from skillet. Add onion, garlic, and peppers; cook over medium-high until onion is translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in tomato paste; cook 30 seconds more.
  • Stir in rice to coat with fat and toast, about 30 seconds. Add wine mixture; cook until completely evaporated, about 30 seconds. Stir in bay leaves, broth, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt.
  • Return chicken, skin-side up, to pan. Bring liquid to a full boil. Cover and bake in oven until liquid is absorbed, rice is tender, and chicken is cooked through, about 25 minutes. Add peas; cover and let stand 15 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.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Look for fresh, flavorful chicken, vegetables, and rice.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot when cooking the rice. This will prevent the rice from cooking evenly.
  • Let the rice rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the rice absorb the flavorful broth.
  • Serve Arroz con Pollo with your favorite toppings, such as avocado, cilantro, and lime wedges.
  • Feel free to experiment with different vegetables and spices to create your own unique Arroz con Pollo recipe.

Conclusion:

Arroz con Pollo is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover chicken and vegetables, and it is also a budget-friendly meal. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a special dish to serve at your next party, Arroz con Pollo is a great choice.

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