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Arroz Con Pollo

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Arroz Con Pollo is a comforting Latin one-pot dish featuring tender chicken simmered with seasoned rice, tomatoes, and vegetables. It’s rich, flavorful, and perfect for family dinners or weekly meal prep.

Ingredients

  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or drumsticks
  • 2 cups long-grain white rice (uncooked)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 bell pepper (red or green), chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped (or 1 cup canned tomatoes)
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste (optional)
  • 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 1/2 cup diced carrots
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp sazon or adobo seasoning (optional)
  • Fresh cilantro or parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and optional sazon or adobo seasoning.
  2. Heat oil in a large pot or skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken on both sides until golden. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, sauté chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper until soft.
  4. Add chopped tomatoes and tomato paste. Cook for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Stir in rice, diced carrots, cumin, paprika, bay leaf, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  6. Pour in chicken broth and return chicken to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 25–30 minutes.
  7. Stir in peas during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Check that rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
  8. Remove from heat, let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Use bone-in chicken for more flavor, or boneless for easier serving.
  • To avoid mushy rice, don’t overcook and use a proper rice-to-liquid ratio.
  • You can prep ingredients ahead to save time on busy nights.

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