Arroz Con Pollo Recipe

Name: Arroz Con Pollo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 4 garlic cloves, peeled; 1 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided; 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up; 3 tablespoons canola oil, divided; 1-1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice; 3 cups chicken broth; 1 cup frozen peas

Servings: persons

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1/2 cup chopped onion
4 garlic cloves, peeled
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up
3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1-1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup frozen peas

1
In a blender, combine the tomatoes, onion, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, oregano, chili powder and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cover and process until smooth. Set aside.
2
Sprinkle chicken with remaining salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chicken in batches in 2 tablespoons oil for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute the rice for 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in broth.
3
In a Dutch oven, heat the remaining oil; add tomato mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 4 minutes. Stir in rice mixture; bring to a boil.
4
Arrange chicken in pan. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook for 25-30 minutes or until rice is tender and chicken juices run clear. Stir in peas; cover and let stand for 4 minutes or until peas are heated through.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 4 garlic cloves, peeled, 1 teaspoon salt, divided, and more.

Yes, Arroz Con Pollo falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Arroz Con Pollo

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