Aroz Con Pollo (Chicken With Rice) Recipe

Name: Aroz Con Pollo (Chicken With Rice)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3 lb) chicken, cut up; 2 tablespoons cooking oil; 1 1/2 cups long grain rice; 1 cup chopped onion; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 3 cups water; 1 (8 ounce) can tomatoes; 1 tablespoon instant chicken bouillon granules; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon saffron, crushed; 1 cup frozen peas; 1 (2 ounce) jar sliced pimientos, drained and chopped

Servings: persons

1 (3 lb) chicken, cut up
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 1/2 cups long grain rice
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups water
1 (8 ounce) can tomatoes
1 tablespoon instant chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon saffron, crushed
1 cup frozen peas
1 (2 ounce) jar sliced pimientos, drained and chopped

1
Sprinkle chicken lightly with salt.
2
Brown chicken in hot oil for about 15 minutes.
3
Remove chicken from pan.
4
Cook rice, onion, garlic in the same pan with drippings until rice is browned.
5
Add water, undrained tomatoes, bouillon, salt, pepper, and saffron.
6
Bring to boil.
7
Stir well.
8
Arrange chicken on top of rice.
9
Cover and simmer for 35 minutes or until chicken is tender.
10
Add peas and pimiento.
11
Cover and cook 5 minutes more.

443

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (3 lb) chicken, cut up, 2 tablespoons cooking oil, 1 1/2 cups long grain rice, 1 cup chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Aroz Con Pollo (Chicken With Rice) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Aroz Con Pollo (Chicken With Rice)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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