Easy Arroz Con Pollo Recipe

Name: Easy Arroz Con Pollo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch pieces; ½ teaspoon goya adobo all purpose seasoning with pepper; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 12 medium yellow onion, finely chopped, about 1/2 cup; 12 medium green pepper, finely chopped, about 1/2 cup; 2 teaspoons garlic, finely minced; 1 (8 ounce) boxgoya yellow rice; 1 (4 ounce) jarfancy sliced pimientos, drained; 8 manzilla olives stuffed with minced pimientos, thinly sliced, I use more; ¼ cup frozen green pea, thawed; 2 cups water

Servings: persons

1 lb boneless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch pieces
½ teaspoon goya adobo all purpose seasoning with pepper
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
12 medium yellow onion, finely chopped, about 1/2 cup
12 medium green pepper, finely chopped, about 1/2 cup
2 teaspoons garlic, finely minced
1 (8 ounce) boxgoya yellow rice
1 (4 ounce) jarfancy sliced pimientos, drained
8 manzilla olives stuffed with minced pimientos, thinly sliced, I use more
¼ cup frozen green pea, thawed
2 cups water

1
Season chicken with Adobo.
2
Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium high heat.
3
Add chicken and cook until golden brown on all sides about 5 minutes.
4
Transfer chicken to a plate.
5
Add onions and peppers to pan.
6
Cook until vegetables are cooked, about 5 minutes.
7
Add garlic to pan.
8
Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
9
Pour 2 cups water to pan with vegetables.
10
Bring mixture to a boil.
11
Add rice and chicken to pan.
12
Bring mixture back to a boil.
13
Boil for 1 minute.
14
Lower heat to medium low.
15
Simmer cover until water is absorbed, rice is tender about 25 minutes.
16
Arrange pimentos, olives, and peas over chicken and rice.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb boneless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch pieces, ½ teaspoon goya adobo all purpose seasoning with pepper, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 12 medium yellow onion, finely chopped, about 1/2 cup, and more.

Yes, Easy 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!

Easy Arroz Con Pollo

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Variations & substitutions

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