Arroz Con Pollo (Costa Rican Style) Recipe

Name: Arroz Con Pollo (Costa Rican Style)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 boneless chicken breasts; 1 tomatoes; 1 onion; 1/2 red bell pepper; 1 celery rib; 6 garlic cloves; 1 bouquet garni; 8 -10 peppercorns; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 carrot, peeled and cut in 1/2; 2 cups uncooked rice; 3 cups chicken stock; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon achiote paste; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 large carrot; 1 lb green beans; 2 cups chicken stock; 2 cups water; 1 cup sweet corn; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/2 red bell pepper; 1/2 onion; 1 minced garlic clove; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon curry; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Servings: persons

2 boneless chicken breasts
1 tomatoes
1 onion
1/2 red bell pepper
1 celery rib
6 garlic cloves
1 bouquet garni
8 -10 peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 carrot, peeled and cut in 1/2
2 cups uncooked rice
3 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon achiote paste
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large carrot
1 lb green beans
2 cups chicken stock
2 cups water
1 cup sweet corn
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 red bell pepper
1/2 onion
1 minced garlic clove
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon curry
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

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["In a large pot with 2 litters of water on medium high; add the chicken breast, tomato cut in 1/4s, onion cut in 1/4s, bell pepper, celery, garlic, bouquet Garni, pepper corns, salt and the peeled carrot. Bring to a boil until the chicken is soft enough to be shredded.", "When ready, take the chicken out shredded with the help of 2 forks, cover and set aside.", "Strain stock through a fine mesh strainer into another large container discarding the solids and keep it! we will use it to make our rice.", "Let's work on the rice now, put all ingredients into a rice cooker.", "The olive oil, achiote paste, salt and the 3 cups of chicken stock. Remember to use the one from the chicken you just did!", "Stir the mixture and try to make sure the rice is evenly spread out. Press the ""cook"" button. You'll have delicious golden rice in about 45 minutes, depending on your rice cooker. When the rice cooker finishes and switches to ""keep warm"

1468

kcal

Calories

Fat

175

Carbs

133

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 29 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 boneless chicken breasts, 1 tomatoes, 1 onion, 1/2 red bell pepper, and more.

Yes, Arroz Con Pollo (Costa Rican Style) 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 (Costa Rican Style)

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Variations & substitutions

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