Arroz con Pollo Recipe

Name: Arroz con Pollo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon; 1/2 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing; 4 bone-in chicken breasts (3 lb.); 2 Tbsp. dried oregano leaves; 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, drained King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09; 3/4 cup sliced red onions; 2 cloves garlic; 1 jalapeno pepper, stemmed; 1 cup each frozen peas and halved cherry tomatoes; 3/4 cup quartered Spanish olives, divided; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided; 4 cups hot cooked Spansih-style yellow rice (see tip)

Servings: persons

8 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon
1/2 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
4 bone-in chicken breasts (3 lb.)
2 Tbsp. dried oregano leaves
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, drained King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09
3/4 cup sliced red onions
2 cloves garlic
1 jalapeno pepper, stemmed
1 cup each frozen peas and halved cherry tomatoes
3/4 cup quartered Spanish olives, divided
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
4 cups hot cooked Spansih-style yellow rice (see tip)

1
Cook bacon in large skillet until crisp.
2
Remove bacon from skillet; drain on paper towels.
3
Discard drippings from skillet.
4
Heat dressing in same skillet on medium-high heat.
5
Meanwhile, cut chicken breasts crosswise in half.
6
Add chicken to skillet; sprinkle with oregano.
7
Cook 3 min.
8
on each side or until breasts are evenly browned on both sides.
9
Meanwhile, blend canned tomatoes, onions, garlic and jalapeno in blender until smooth.
10
Move chicken pieces to outside edge of skillet.
11
Add tomato mixture; bring to boil.
12
Crumble bacon coarsely over ingredients in skillet.
13
Add peas, cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup olives and 1/4 cup cilantro; mix well.
14
Cover; simmer on medium-low heat 15 min.
15
or until chicken is done (165 degrees F).
16
Serve over rice.
17
Top with remaining olives and cilantro.

1239

kcal

Calories

Fat

166

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, 1/2 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing, 4 bone-in chicken breasts (3 lb.), 2 Tbsp. dried oregano leaves, and more.

Yes, Arroz con Pollo 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!

Arroz con Pollo

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