New Mexico Chicken With Rice (Arroz Con Pollo)

Name: New Mexico Chicken With Rice (Arroz Con Pollo)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup cooking oil or 1/2 cup olive oil; 1 cup uncooked rice; 1 onion, chopped (preferably red); 1/2 teaspoon fine red chili powder or 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon saffron (can substitute turmeric); 12 olives (optional); 1 (3 lb) chicken (cut up); Additions if desired My Ideas; parsley flakes, to taste; 1 -2 garlic clove, diced fine; garlic powder, to taste; paprika, to taste; 1/4 cup finely chopped tomatoes

Servings: persons

1/2 cup cooking oil or 1/2 cup olive oil
1 cup uncooked rice
1 onion, chopped (preferably red)
1/2 teaspoon fine red chili powder or 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon saffron (can substitute turmeric)
12 olives (optional)
1 (3 lb) chicken (cut up)
Additions if desired My Ideas
parsley flakes, to taste
1 -2 garlic clove, diced fine
garlic powder, to taste
paprika, to taste
1/4 cup finely chopped tomatoes

1
Cover bottom of heavy skillet with oil, and dump in uncooked rice.
2
Heat slowly.
3
Stir vigorously as rice pops and takes on a whitish color.
4
When rice has popped, add onion and continue stirring.
5
Take out rice and onion or push to cool side of skillet.
6
Add chicken, brown on all sides.
7
Put back rice and onion and cover chicken with water.
8
Simmer under lid till nearly done.
9
Take out a tablespoon of broth and allow to cool.
10
Dissolve the chili and the saffron in broth and stir into main dish slowly.
11
Cut the olives in half and stir them into rice.
12
Cook for another 5 minutes.
13
Check rice if it seems too dry, add a little more water and stir.

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* 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: 1/2 cup cooking oil or 1/2 cup olive oil, 1 cup uncooked rice, 1 onion, chopped (preferably red), 1/2 teaspoon fine red chili powder or 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, and more.

Yes, New Mexico 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!