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 tablespoon olive oil; 4 chicken thighs; 4 chicken drumsticks; 2 teaspoons salt; ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 2 ounces smoked ham, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 1 ¾ cups canned tomatoes, drained and chopped; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 2 cups low sodium chicken broth; 1 cup rice, preferably long-grain; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 chicken thighs
4 chicken drumsticks
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 ounces smoked ham, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 ¾ cups canned tomatoes, drained and chopped
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 cup rice, preferably long-grain
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

1
In a large, deep frying pan, heat the oil over moderately high heat.
2
Season the chicken with 1/4 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper.
3
Cook the chicken, turning, until well browned, about 8 minutes in all.
4
Remove.
5
Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the fat from the pan.
6
Reduce the heat to moderately low.
7
Add the ham, onion, and garlic to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion starts to soften, about 2 minutes.
8
Add the bell peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften, about 3 minutes longer.
9
Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, and the remaining 1 3/4 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper and bring to a simmer.
10
Stir in the rice and add the chicken in an even layer.
11
Simmer, partially covered, over moderately low heat until the chicken and rice are just done, 20 to 25 minutes.
12
Sprinkle with parsley.

881

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

103

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 4 chicken thighs, 4 chicken drumsticks, 2 teaspoons salt, 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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