Arroz Con Pollo (Chicken With Rice) Recipe

Name: Arroz Con Pollo (Chicken With Rice)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless chicken breasts; 1 cup long grain rice (not instant); 1 (5 ounce) can tomato sauce; 2 chicken bouillon cubes; 2 -3 garlic cloves, use garlic press*; diced green bell pepper; diced yellow onion; cumin; salt; pepper (to taste); 2 tablespoons shortening or 2 tablespoons lard; 2 cups hot water

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs boneless chicken breasts
1 cup long grain rice (not instant)
1 (5 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 chicken bouillon cubes
2 -3 garlic cloves, use garlic press*
diced green bell pepper
diced yellow onion
cumin
salt
pepper (to taste)
2 tablespoons shortening or 2 tablespoons lard
2 cups hot water

1
Season chicken breast with salt and pepper.
2
Brown chicken in skillet, 2-3 minutes on each side (with a little bit of oil in skillet so that it wont stick).
3
When it's chicken is browned, remove from skillet; set aside. Cut into pieces when cool enough.
4
In the same skillet, put shortening or Lard, let it melt. When melted, add green peppers and onion (use as little or as much as you like). Saute about 2 minutes.
5
Add rice. Fry rice until golden brown.
6
Add salt, pepper, cumin and minced garlic (or garlic powder, not garlic salt), be careful not to burn garlic.
7
Add chicken, toss to coat with seasonings.
8
Add hot water, slowly -- then add chicken bouillon and then tomato sauce. (don't have to use all of can, I usually use about 3/4 of the can).
9
Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cover. DO NOT UNCOVER AT ALL UNTIL ALL OF THE WATER IS EVAPORATED. This is the secret!
10
When the water is just about evaporated, turn heat off and keep on stove until completely evaporated.
11
Remove from skillet into a serving dish and keep covered until ready to serve.
12
Serve with beans and homemade tortillas!
13
*On the seasonings, I don't normally measure, I just dash here and there to my taste. If not using garlic cloves, use garlic powder NOT garlic salt. You have to keep doing it until you get it perfect. I have been making this for about 25+ years and sometimes it comes out perfect, sometimes is still needs something! Keep practicing, you'll get it!

609

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Protein

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* 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: 1 1/2 lbs boneless chicken breasts, 1 cup long grain rice (not instant), 1 (5 ounce) can tomato sauce, 2 chicken bouillon cubes, and more.

Yes, Arroz Con Pollo (Chicken With 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.

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Arroz Con Pollo (Chicken With Rice)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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