Kickin’ Arroz Con Pollo Soup Recipe

Name: Kickin’ Arroz Con Pollo Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 whole Spanish Onion, Diced; 1 whole Bell Pepper, Diced (whatever Color Your Prefer); 1 bunch Carrots, Chopped; 6 slices Center Cut Bacon, Cut Into Small Pieces; 2 teaspoons Cumin; 2 teaspoons Paprika; 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt, More Or Less To Taste; 1 teaspoon Ground Pepper, More Or Less To Taste; 1/2 teaspoons Chipotle Chili Powder; 3 cloves Garlic, Finely Chopped; 4 whole Boneless, Skinless Cooked Chicken Breasts, Shredded; 1 can (8 Oz. Can) Diced Tomatoes; 1 can (10 Oz. Can) Chunky Rotel (Choose Mild Or Hot To Your Taste); 4 cups Chicken Broth; 1 cup Frozen Green Peas; _____; FOR THE RICE:; 1 cup Arborio Rice; 1 teaspoon Dried Or Fresh Cilantro; 1 teaspoon Cumin; 1 teaspoon Paprika

Servings: persons

2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 whole Spanish Onion, Diced
1 whole Bell Pepper, Diced (whatever Color Your Prefer)
1 bunch Carrots, Chopped
6 slices Center Cut Bacon, Cut Into Small Pieces
2 teaspoons Cumin
2 teaspoons Paprika
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt, More Or Less To Taste
1 teaspoon Ground Pepper, More Or Less To Taste
1/2 teaspoons Chipotle Chili Powder
3 cloves Garlic, Finely Chopped
4 whole Boneless, Skinless Cooked Chicken Breasts, Shredded
1 can (8 Oz. Can) Diced Tomatoes
1 can (10 Oz. Can) Chunky Rotel (Choose Mild Or Hot To Your Taste)
4 cups Chicken Broth
1 cup Frozen Green Peas
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FOR THE RICE:
1 cup Arborio Rice
1 teaspoon Dried Or Fresh Cilantro
1 teaspoon Cumin
1 teaspoon Paprika

1
In a large stock pot, saute onion, bell pepper, carrots and bacon in olive oil until vegetetables are tender and bacon has rendered the fat. Add cumin, paprika, salt, pepper and chili powder. Add garlic and continue to saute another 3-5 minutes. Add chicken and continue to cook for another 5 minutes, coating the chicken well. Add diced tomatoes and Rotel and allow to cook for another 5 minutes. Add chicken broth and allow to simmer over medium heat for approximately 30 to 45 minutes.
2
While chicken and vegetable mixture is simmering, cook rice in another pot according to package directions, adding seasoning to the pot to cook with and season the rice. Allow rice to completely cook and then cool somewhat. Add rice and frozen green peas to the soup pot, stir and continue to simmer on low for another 10 minutes.
3
Serve with corn tortillas or crusty bread or rolls.

1161

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

131

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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 1 whole Spanish Onion, Diced, 1 whole Bell Pepper, Diced (whatever Color Your Prefer), 1 bunch Carrots, Chopped, and more.

Yes, Kickin’ Arroz Con Pollo Soup falls under the Soups & Stews 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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Kickin’ Arroz Con Pollo Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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