Puertorican Arroz Con Pollo (Rice With Chicken)

Name: Puertorican Arroz Con Pollo (Rice With Chicken)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 -7 chicken pieces; 1 cup rice; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons sofrito sauce; 2 cups water; 1/8 teaspoon sazon goya con culantro y achiote; 2 teaspoons adobo seasoning; 1 chicken bouillon cube; 1 teaspoon tomato paste; 1 teaspoon cilantro; chopped fresh cilantro (to garnish)

Servings: persons

1
In a 5 qt pot, heat olive oil and sofrito.
2
Add chicken, cook until light golden.
3
Add water, sazon, adobo, chicken bouillon, tomato paste and cilantro.
4
Cover and cook until chicken is done.
5
When chicken is done, remove from pot and set aside.
6
Add rice to same water you cooked chicken inches
7
Cook rice as normal.
8
When done, add chicken and cover. Leave for about 10 minutes.
9
garnish with cilantro leaves. You can also add roasted bell peppers for garnish.

395

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Fat

Carbs

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 -7 chicken pieces, 1 cup rice, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons sofrito sauce, and more.

Yes, Puertorican Arroz Con Pollo (Rice With Chicken) 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!