Chicken With Rice (Arroz Con Pollo) Recipe

Name: Chicken With Rice (Arroz Con Pollo)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lb. chicken; 3 tsp. salt; 4 Tbsp. oil; 2 oz. country ham, cut; 8 olives; 1/2 c. mix*; 1/4 tsp. oregano; 1/2 c. tomato sauce; 3 tsp. Adobo (seasoning mix); 2 garlic cloves; 4 c. water; 3 1/2 c. rice; 3 tsp. salt

Servings: persons

3 lb. chicken
3 tsp. salt
4 Tbsp. oil
2 oz. country ham, cut
8 olives
1/2 c. mix*
1/4 tsp. oregano
1/2 c. tomato sauce
3 tsp. Adobo (seasoning mix)
2 garlic cloves
4 c. water
3 1/2 c. rice
3 tsp. salt

1
Cut chicken and season it to taste with Adobo.
2
Add ham with oil and fry for 3 minutes.
3
Add garlic, tomato sauce, olives and oregano; fry for 2 minutes.
4
Add 1 cup water; add chicken and cook for about 10 minutes.
5
Stir once.
6
Add rest of water and salt. When boiling, add rice and stir once.
7
When it starts boiling again, turn to medium temperature until all water is absorbed. Stir rice, reduce to low temperature, cover it and cook rice for 20 minutes.
8
Stir once again and cook for 15 minutes or until done.
9
Buen Provecho! (Enjoy!)

1554

kcal

Calories

Fat

184

Carbs

126

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lb. chicken, 3 tsp. salt, 4 Tbsp. oil, 2 oz. country ham, cut, and more.

Yes, Chicken With Rice (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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken With Rice (Arroz Con Pollo)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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