Description
One-Pot Arroz Con Pollo is a flavorful and comforting dish that combines tender chicken with seasoned rice, vegetables, and spices, all cooked together in one pot for a delicious and easy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups long-grain rice
- 4 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup frozen peas
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat and brown the chicken thighs on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the pot, sautéing until softened.
- Stir in the rice, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper, cooking for 2 minutes.
- Add the diced tomatoes and chicken broth, bringing to a boil.
- Return the chicken to the pot, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes.
- Stir in the frozen peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in spices for a few hours before cooking.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or corn.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for easy meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: One-Pot Arroz Con Pollo, Latina-Style Comfort Dinner, Chicken and Rice