Arroz con Pollo Recipe

Name: Arroz con Pollo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 8 chicken thighs; 1 onion, finely sliced; 1 green and 1 red bell pepper, both seeded and chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; One 14.5 oz (411g) can chopped tomatoes, drained; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 bay leaf; 1 cup long grain rice; Pinch of saffron threads; 3 1/4 cups chicken stock; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3/4 cup frozen peas, rinsed

Servings: persons

2 tbsp olive oil
8 chicken thighs
1 onion, finely sliced
1 green and 1 red bell pepper, both seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
One 14.5 oz (411g) can chopped tomatoes, drained
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
1 tsp dried oregano
1 bay leaf
1 cup long grain rice
Pinch of saffron threads
3 1/4 cups chicken stock
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup frozen peas, rinsed

1
Preheat the oven to 350F (180C).
2
Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a large flameproof casserole dish over high heat.
3
Add the chicken thighs and brown, turning once, about 5 minutes.
4
Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
5
Pour the remaining 1 tbsp oil to the casserole and reduce the heat to medium.
6
Add the onion and cook about 3 minutes, until softened.
7
Stir in the green and red peppers and garlic and cook for 5 minutes, until they soften.
8
Add the tomatoes, smoked paprika, thyme, oregano, and bay leaf, then stir in the rice.
9
Stir for 1-2 minutes.
10
Crumble in the saffron, then stir in the stock, tomato paste, and lemon juice.
11
Season with salt and pepper.
12
Return the chicken thighs to the casserole, nestling them in the rice.
13
Cover and bake for 15 minutes.
14
Add the peas and bake for 10 minutes more, or until the rice is tender and has completely absorbed the cooking liquid.
15
Serve immediately, while still hot.

1049

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

118

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tbsp olive oil, 8 chicken thighs, 1 onion, finely sliced, 1 green and 1 red bell pepper, both seeded and chopped, 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.

Arroz con Pollo

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