Best 9 Spanish Style Chicken With Saffron Rice Arroz Con Pollo Recipes

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"Arroz con Pollo," also known as Spanish-style chicken with saffron rice, is a delectable dish that captures the essence of Spanish cuisine. This vibrant and flavorful dish is a symphony of aromatic spices, tender chicken, and fluffy saffron-infused rice. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary journey, follow our guide to discover the best recipes and tips for crafting an unforgettable "Arroz con Pollo" that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the heart of Spain.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

ARROZ CON POLLO



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This recipe for Spanish Arroz con Pollo is a one pot meal that's full of tender chicken thighs, creamy saffron rice and vegetables - the perfect quick and easy dinner!

Provided by Sara Welch

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup dry white wine
Pinch of saffron threads
4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (6 ounces each)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion (finely chopped)
1 red bell pepper (finely chopped)
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 bay leaf
2 cups chicken broth (plus more if needed)
1 cup short-grain rice (such as Calasparra, Arborio or Calrose)
2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional)
3/4 cup frozen peas (thawed)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Combine wine and saffron; let stand until ready to use.
  • Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken, skin side down, until browned, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Flip, and cook until golden brown; transfer to a plate.
  • Drain any excess oil, leaving 1 teaspoon of oil in the pan.
  • Reduce heat to medium and cook onion, red bell pepper and garlic, stirring often, until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in wine-saffron mixture, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and the bay leaf.
  • Cook until wine is almost completely evaporated, 5 to 10 minutes. Add chicken thighs, broth and rice; bring to a simmer.
  • Cover the pan and place it in the oven. Bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the oven. Stir the peas into the rice.
  • Top with parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 686 kcal, Carbohydrate 55 g, Protein 32 g, Fat 35 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 145 mg, Sodium 815 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SPANISH-STYLE CHICKEN WITH SAFFRON RICE (ARROZ CON POLLO)



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Categories     Chicken     Olive     Pepper     Poultry     Rice     Vegetable     Sauté     Saffron     Pea     Bell Pepper     White Wine     Winter     Party     Potluck     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (3 1/2- to 4-lb) chicken, cut into 8 serving pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons paprika
2 cups long-grain white rice
1 1/4 cups dry white wine
1 (14-oz) can diced tomatoes including juice
1 3/4 cups chicken broth
3/4 teaspoon crumbled saffron threads
1 bay leaf (not California)
1 cup frozen peas (not thawed)
1/2 cup pimiento-stuffed green olives, coarsely chopped
Garnish: chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet (at least 2 inches deep) over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown chicken on all sides, about 12 minutes total. Transfer chicken with tongs to a plate.
  • Pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat from skillet and add onion, bell pepper, and salt to taste. Cook over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, about 7 minutes. Add garlic, paprika, and rice, then cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add wine and boil, uncovered, 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes with juice, chicken broth, saffron, and bay leaf. Nestle chicken in rice, adding any juices from plate.
  • Cook, covered, over low heat until chicken is cooked through, rice is tender, and most of liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in peas, olives, and salt and pepper to taste. Cover skillet and let stand 10 minutes. Discard bay leaf.

CHICKEN WITH SAFFRON RICE (ARROZ CON POLLO)



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Chicken cooked with saffron rice is a dish which can be eaten anytime of the day. The sweetness from the rice balances the saltiness of the chicken.

Provided by Cook It Simply

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 Tbs Vegetable oil
6 slices Streaky (fatty bacon, chopped)
5 lb Chicken (cut into serving pieces)
1 1/2 oz Seasoned flour (flour with salt and pepper to taste)
2 Onions (chopped)
1 Garlic clove (crushed)
14 oz Canned peeled tomatoes
3 oz Canned pimientos (drained)
2 tsp Paprika
1/4 tsp Ground saffron
1 tsp Salt
1 pint Water
8 oz Long-grain rice (soaked in cold water for 30 minutes and drained)
6 oz Frozen peas (thawed)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a flameproof casserole. Add the bacon and fry until it is crisp and has rendered its fat. Transfer the bacon to kitchen towels to drain.
  • Coat the chicken pieces in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess. Add the pieces to the casserole and fry until they are evenly browned. Using tongs, transfer the pieces to a plate.
  • Preheat the oven to moderate 180°C (Gas Mark 4, 35°°F).
  • Drain off most of the oil from the casserole and add the onions and garlic. Fry until they are soft. Arrange the chicken pieces over the onions and add the tomatoes and can juice, the pimientos, paprika, saffron, salt and water. Bring to the boil, then stir in the rice. Cover the casserole and put into the oven. Cook for 35 minutes. Stir in the peas and bacon and cook for a further 15 to 20 minutes, or until the chicken pieces are cooked through and tender.
  • Remove the casserole from the oven and serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 755 kcal, Carbohydrate 46 g, Protein 42 g, Fat 43 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 151 mg, Sodium 1092 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 5 g, UnsaturatedFat 28 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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



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The bold flavors of saffron, bay leaves, and garlic infuse Valencia rice, a Spanish variety perfect for slow-cooked dishes and the traditional base for paella. Here, the grains are cooked up with golden-brown chicken thighs and garnished with pimiento-stuffed olives. Saffron gives the rice its warm yellow hue.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Thighs

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup dry white wine
Pinch of saffron
6 chicken thighs (6 ounces each)
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic (2 to 3 cloves)
1 large tomato, diced
2 dried bay leaves
4 1/2 cups homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock, plus more if needed
3 cups short-grain rice, preferably Valencia
1 cup pimiento-stuffed green olives

Steps:

  • Combine wine and saffron; let stand until ready to use. Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large braiser or heavy-bottomed, straight-sided saute pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken, skin side down, until browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Flip, and cook until golden brown, 2 minutes; transfer to a plate.
  • Reduce heat to medium, and cook onion and garlic, stirring often, until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Add tomato, and cook, stirring often, for 15 minutes. Stir in wine-saffron mixture, 1 tablespoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and the bay leaves. Cook until wine is almost completely evaporated, 10 to 15 minutes. Add chicken, stock, rice, and olives; bring to a simmer.
  • Reduce heat to low. Cook, covered, stirring halfway through, until rice is tender, about 45 minutes. (If rice is not done, add more stock, 1/4 cup at a time.) Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Discard bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper.

SPANISH STYLE CHICKEN WITH SAFFRON RICE



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I love chicken with rice in any way shape or form. This is a tasty way to prepare it and very popular around this house!

Provided by MarieRynr

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 1/2-4 lbs chicken, cut into 8 serving pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons paprika
2 cups long grain white rice
1 1/4 cups dry white wine
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, including juice
1 3/4 cups chicken broth
1/8 teaspoon crumbled saffron thread
1 bay leaf
1 cup frozen peas, not thawed
1/2 cup pimento stuffed olive, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
  • heat oil in a heavy skillet (at least 2 inches deep) over moderately high heat until hot, but not smoking, then brown chicken on all sides, about 12 minutes in total.
  • Transfer with tongs to a plate.
  • Pour off all but 2 TBs fat from skillet and add onion, bell pepper, and salt to taste.
  • Cook over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, about 7 minutes.
  • Add garlic, paprika, and rice, then cook, stirring, 1 minute.
  • Add wine and boil, uncovered, 2 minutes.
  • Stir in tomatoes with juice, chicken broth, saffron and bay leaf.
  • Nestle chicken in rice, adding any juices from plate.
  • Cook, covered, over low heat until chicken it cooked through, rice is tender, and most of liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in peas and olives.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • cover skillet and let stand 10 minutes.
  • Discard bay leaf and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1052, Fat 41.5, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 181.1, Sodium 769.8, Carbohydrate 95.3, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 10.2, Protein 57.5

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.

CROCK POT ARROZ CON POLLO (SPANISH CHICKEN WITH RICE)



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Here's a slow cooker version of the great Spanish dish Arroz con Pollo. This tasty one dish meal is popular with everyone. Serve with a green salad and hot crusty bread, and pass the hot pepper sauce for those who like heat.

Provided by Olha7397

Categories     Chicken

Time 6h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 teaspoon saffron threads (soaked in 2 Tbsp. boiling water) or 1 teaspoon turmeric
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 lbs chicken pieces, skin on breasts, skinless legs and thighs
2 onions, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups converted long grain rice
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, including juice, chopped
1 1/2 cups chicken stock (OR 1 cup chicken stock plus 1/2 cup dry white wine)
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 cup green peas, thawed if frozen
sliced pimento stuffed olive (optional)
hot pepper sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • In a non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken, in batches, and brown lightly on all sides.
  • Transfer to slow cooker stoneware.
  • Reduce heat to medium.
  • Add onions and cook, stirring, until softened.
  • Add garlic, salt and pepper and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
  • Add rice and stir until grains are well coated with mixture.
  • Stir in saffron, tomatoes and chicken stock.
  • Transfer to slow cooker stoneware and stir to combine with chicken.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until juice run clear when chicken is pierced with a fork.
  • Stir in green pepper and peas, cover and cook on HIGH for 20 minutes, until vegetables are heated through.
  • Garnish with olives, if using, and pass hot pepper sauce, if using.
  • TIP: If you are in a hurry, skip browning the chicken.
  • Just make sure that all the skin is removed; otherwise the dish will be too fatty.
  • *Saffron is a pungent, bittersweet spice garnered from a particular kind of crocus.
  • Buy saffron in threads, not powder, preferably from a reputable purveyor.
  • Turmeric can be used to convey the saffron color in a dish, but it will not replicate the unique and haunting flavour of the original.
  • Delicious & Dependable Slow Cooker Recipes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 572.7, Fat 24.5, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 105.3, Sodium 582.6, Carbohydrate 52.9, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 7.9, Protein 33.7

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

Tips:

  • To save time, you can use pre-cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken.
  • If you don't have saffron, you can substitute turmeric or paprika for its color and flavor.
  • You can adjust the amount of broth you use depending on how saucy you want your chicken to be.
  • If you don't have a paella pan, you can use a large skillet or Dutch oven.
  • Be sure to cook the rice until it is tender and fluffy.
  • Serve the chicken and rice with a side of your favorite vegetables, such as steamed broccoli or roasted carrots.
  • You can also add other ingredients to your Spanish-style chicken and rice, such as shrimp, mussels, or chorizo.

Conclusion:

Spanish-style chicken with saffron rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With its colorful and flavorful ingredients, this dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make dinner, give Spanish-style chicken with saffron rice a try. You won't be disappointed!

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