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 tablespoons olive oil, more as needed; 1 12 lbs chicken breasts, patted dry and liberally seasoned with coarse salt and freshly ground pepper; 12-1 lb sweet Italian turkey sausage links, cut in 2 in. pieces; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 medium green peppers or 1 medium red pepper, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ¼ teaspoon paprika; ¼ teaspoon chili powder; ½ teaspoon ground turmeric (optional); ½ cup peeled canned crushed tomatoes; 12 dry white wine or 12 beer; 1 bay leaf; 2 cups medium grain rice, such as goya; 2 ¼ cups water

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil, more as needed
1 12 lbs chicken breasts, patted dry and liberally seasoned with coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
12-1 lb sweet Italian turkey sausage links, cut in 2 in. pieces
1 small onion, chopped
1 medium green peppers or 1 medium red pepper, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon ground turmeric (optional)
½ cup peeled canned crushed tomatoes
12 dry white wine or 12 beer
1 bay leaf
2 cups medium grain rice, such as goya
2 ¼ cups water

1
In a deep heavy-based pot heat the oil on medium high.
2
Saute the chicken, in batches if necessary, until golden on all sides.
3
Transfer chicken to a platter.
4
Saute sausage until browned.
5
Transfer the sausage to the platter.
6
Pour off and discard excess oil, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pan.
7
Reduce heat to medium and saute the onion, pepper and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes.
8
Return the chicken and sausage to the pot and add the cumin, paprika, chili powder and turmeric, if using, stirring to distribute the spices.
9
Cook for 1 minute and then add the tomatoes, wine (or beer) and bay leaf.
10
Increase the heat to medium high, stir and cook for 2 minutes.
11
Add the rice and water, bring to a boil, cover and reduce the heat to a simmer.
12
Cook until the rice is done and the liquid is absorbed, about 25 minutes.
13
Give a toss and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

1182

kcal

Calories

Fat

111

Carbs

108

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: 2 tablespoons olive oil, more as needed, 1 12 lbs chicken breasts, patted dry and liberally seasoned with coarse salt and freshly ground pepper, 12-1 lb sweet Italian turkey sausage links, cut in 2 in. pieces, 1 small onion, chopped, 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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