Arroz Con Pollo (Chicken & Rice) Recipe

Name: Arroz Con Pollo (Chicken & Rice)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces; 1 large green pepper, diced; 1 large onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, diced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can tomato soup; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 4 chicken bouillon cubes; 8 cups boiling water; 1 teaspoon capers; 14 Spanish olives; 1 (15 ounce) can sweet peas, with juice; 1 (4 ounce) jar pimiento, with juice; 2 cups Uncle Ben's converted brand rice, rinsed; 0.5 (12 ounce) can beer

Servings: persons

1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
1 large green pepper, diced
1 large onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can tomato soup
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
4 chicken bouillon cubes
8 cups boiling water
1 teaspoon capers
14 Spanish olives
1 (15 ounce) can sweet peas, with juice
1 (4 ounce) jar pimiento, with juice
2 cups Uncle Ben's converted brand rice, rinsed
0.5 (12 ounce) can beer

1
Sprinkle chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and garlic salt.
2
Fry in vegetable oil until brown on both sides; set aside.
3
Saute green pepper, onion, and garlic in olive oil.
4
Place browned chicken and sauteed vegetables into a large pot,on medium heat.
5
Dissolve the chicken bouillon in the boiling water.
6
Add to the pot, tomato soup, tomato sauce, chicken bouillon, and capers.
7
Cook on medium heat.
8
When the mixture starts to boil, add the Spanish olives, sweet peas (with juice), and pimentos (with juice).
9
Add the rice and beer.
10
Simmer for 2 hours.
11
If it gets too thick thin with a little beer.

4970

kcal

Calories

493

Fat

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces, 1 large green pepper, diced, 1 large onion, diced, 2 garlic cloves, diced, and more.

Yes, Arroz Con Pollo (Chicken & Rice) 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 (Chicken & Rice)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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