SLOW COOKER ARROZ CON POLLO (CHICKEN WITH RICE)

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Bone-in chicken breasts are slow cooked in a smoky tomato sauce with rice and peas, then topped with fresh cherry tomatoes and cilantro. The mix of fresh and cooked vegetables makes this meal pretty enough to entertain from the crock pot! From Ladies Home Journal.

Provided by Tee Lee

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 4h25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 lbs skinless chicken breasts, bone-in (6 small)
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 small onion, cut into 1-inch chunks
2 garlic cloves
1/2 chipotle chile (from canned chipotle in adobo sauce)
1 (14 ounce) can low sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 cups instant rice
1 1/2 cups frozen peas
1 pint cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
lime wedge, for serving

Steps:

  • Rinse chicken and pat dry.
  • Combine oregano, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
  • Sprinkle half of spice mixture over chicken and rub in with fingers; set remaining aside.
  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking.
  • Add chicken and cook, turning, until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes.
  • Transfer to a 6-quart slow cooker.
  • Place canned tomatoes, onion, garlic, chipotle and remaining spice mixture in a blender.
  • Cover and blend until almost smooth; pour over chicken. Add broth.
  • Cover and cook, 4 to 5 hours on low or 2 to 2-1/2 hours on high.
  • After cooking for the time above, gently stir in rice, cover and cook on high, stirring once, 30 minutes.
  • Turn cooker off, stir in peas, cover and let stand 15 minutes.
  • Cut cherry tomatoes in half and toss with cilantro; serve over chicken and rice, with lime wedges on the side.

Aktarul A4473812z
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to make. I will definitely be making it again!


Atif Don
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! I would definitely make this again.


Nikesh Sah
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Meh.


Cayden Hetu
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Not bad, but not great. The chicken was a bit dry and the rice was a bit mushy. I think I will try a different recipe next time.


Lydia Mulamira
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I would have liked it to have more flavor. Maybe next time I will add some additional spices or herbs.


Tammy Tamme
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This was a tasty and easy recipe to make. The chicken and rice were cooked perfectly, and the vegetables added a nice flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


The Mackneys
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the rice was fluffy and cooked evenly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and simple arroz con pollo.


Tonmoy Tarin
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I also liked the addition of the vegetables, which added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


Josephina Semosa
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the rice is always fluffy and flavorful. I love that this recipe is so easy to make, and it's perfect for a busy weeknight meal.


MD JR JOSHIM
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The chicken was cooked through but still moist, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone loo


Aboma Abdisa
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This arroz con pollo was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I loved the addition of the vegetables, which added a nice crunch and sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.