Favorite Arroz Con Pollo (Spanish Chicken With Rice) Recipe

Name: Favorite Arroz Con Pollo (Spanish Chicken With Rice)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 chicken (2 1/2 to 3 lbs, cut into pieces); 2 garlic cloves, sliced; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 ½ cups water; 1 cup rice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; ⅓ cup salsa; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 medium tomatoes, chopped; ½ cup black olives, sliced; 3 green onions, sliced

Servings: persons

1 chicken (2 1/2 to 3 lbs, cut into pieces)
2 garlic cloves, sliced
½ teaspoon salt
2 ½ cups water
1 cup rice
2 tablespoons olive oil
⅓ cup salsa
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
½ cup black olives, sliced
3 green onions, sliced

1
Simmer chicken, garlic, and salt in water 30 minutes.
2
Remove chicken, reserving 2 cups of the cooking liquid.
3
De-bone and dice chicken.
4
(chicken can be cooked and de-boned the night before.
5
).
6
Saute rice in oil in skillet until golden.
7
Stir in reserved cooking liquid, chicken, salsa, cumin, pepper, and an additional teaspoon of salt.
8
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes.
9
Layer top of skillet mixture with tomatoes, black olives, and green onions.
10
Cover and continue cooking about 5 minutes, or until heated through.

388

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 chicken (2 1/2 to 3 lbs, cut into pieces), 2 garlic cloves, sliced, ½ teaspoon salt, 2 ½ cups water, and more.

Yes, Favorite Arroz Con Pollo (Spanish 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.

Favorite Arroz Con Pollo (Spanish Chicken With Rice)

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