Best 5 Puerto Rican Arroz Con Pollo Recipes

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Arroz con pollo, translating to "rice with chicken" in Spanish, is a traditional Puerto Rican dish that embodies the vibrant culinary heritage of the island. It is a one-pot meal that seamlessly blends succulent chicken, fluffy rice, and an array of aromatic spices, resulting in a symphony of flavors that awakens the senses. This beloved dish is a staple in Puerto Rican households and celebrated as a delectable comfort food. Arroz con pollo is not just a mere dish; it is a culinary journey that captures the essence of Puerto Rican culture and hospitality.

The recipes presented in this article offer a diverse exploration of arroz con pollo, catering to various preferences and dietary needs. From the classic Arroz con Pollo Puertorriqueño, which embodies the traditional flavors of the dish, to the vegetarian Arroz con Pollo Vegetariano, which offers a meatless yet equally satisfying option, each recipe holds its own unique charm. Additionally, the Arroz con Pollo con Gandules adds a unique twist with the incorporation of pigeon peas, while the Arroz con Pollo a la Criolla showcases the vibrant flavors of sofrito, a staple in Puerto Rican cuisine. Whether you seek a classic rendition or a contemporary interpretation, this collection of recipes promises an unforgettable arroz con pollo experience that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the heart of Puerto Rican culinary traditions.

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ARROZ CON POLLO (PUERTO RICAN RICE WITH CHICKEN)



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A flavorful one pot meal inspired by the Puerto Rican cuisine. This flavorful Spanish rice dish is protein packed with chicken.

Provided by Neyssa

Categories     dinner

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons of oil
6 drumsticks (mix and match with thighs, wings if desired)
1 teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon of black pepper
1 teaspoon of garlic powder
1 tablespoon of dried oregano
1/3 cup of homemade sofrito
2 garlic cloves (minced (optional))
1/4 cup of cilantro (chopped (optional))
4 oz of tomato sauce
1-2 packets of Goya Sazon packet
2 bay leaves
1/2 tablespoon of dried oregano
1 teaspoon of adobo (optional)
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups of long grain rice
2 1/2 cups of chicken broth (or water with 2 teaspoons of chicken bullion)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, season your chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder and oregano. Let sit for ten minutes.
  • Into a large heavy bottom caldero or dutch oven pan, heat your oil over medium high heat. Then add in your chicken. Brown both sides of chicken, about 3-4 minutes per side. Next, add in everything except for the rice and broth. Mix it all together, and allow to cook for about three minutes.
  • After three minutes, stir in the rice, allow the rice to absorb all of the sauce for about 1-2 minutes before adding in the broth. Stir rice and broth together, allow it to come to a light boil, for about 5-7 minutes.
  • Once you're able to see the grains of rice just at the surface, you will lower your heat to medium low, COVER your pot, and let it cook for 20-30 minutes.
  • After 20 minutes, check on your rice, if there is still any liquid or your rice isn't as soft as desired, let it cook an additional 5-10 minutes. Once liquid is absorbed and rice is soft, remove from heat, let it sit for 5 minutes before giving it a GENTLE fluff with a fork, then serve immediately.

PUERTO RICAN ARROZ CON POLLO



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This Puerto Rican rice with chicken recipe is a classic island-cuisine dish filled with the savory flavors of ham, pork, capers, olives, and tomatoes.

Provided by Cheri Raxter

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, chopped into bite-sized pieces
1 cup apple cider vinegar, or as needed
¼ cup canola oil
¼ pound salted pork, chopped into bite-sized pieces
¼ pound cooked ham, chopped into bite-sized pieces
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 yellow onion, diced
¼ cup sofrito (such as Goya®)
¼ cup recaito (such as Goya®)
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon capers
6 cloves garlic, diced
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
¼ cup rinsed and diced Spanish olives
3 cups chicken broth
1 (1.41 ounce) package sazon seasoning with coriander and achiote
3 cups uncooked white rice

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a large bowl and cover with apple cider vinegar. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add pork and ham; cook and stir for 5 minutes. Add bell peppers and cook for 1 minute. Add onion and cook for 1 minute. Stir in sofrito and recaito and cook for 1 minute. Season with oregano, cumin, and pepper. Add capers and garlic and cook for 1 minute. Pour in tomato sauce and olives; cook for another minute.
  • Strain chicken and discard vinegar. Add chicken to the pot. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes. Adjust heat as need to simmer but not boil.
  • Add broth, sazon, and rice to the pot. Stir until well mixed and return to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 20 minutes. Remove pot from heat and stir.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491 calories, Carbohydrate 41.3 g, Cholesterol 83.3 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 25.8 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 1315.2 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

INSTANT POT® PUERTO RICAN ARROZ CON POLLO



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My family's recipe for arroz con pollo adapted for the Instant Pot®! Made completely in your Instant Pot® or multi-functional pressure cooker, this arroz con pollo is as easy as it is delicious!

Provided by fabeveryday

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup salt pork, diced
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped
2 (1.41 ounce) packages sazon seasoning with achiote
1 cup sofrito
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
½ cup pimento-stuffed green olives
1 tablespoon capers
3 cups white rice, rinsed
1 (16 ounce) can gandules (green pigeon peas), undrained
¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Heat olive oil. Add salt pork pieces and stir until edges start to brown, about 2 minutes. Add chicken and sazon seasoning. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is white on all sides, about 5 minutes.
  • Add sofrito and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 more minutes. Pour in tomato sauce, olives, and capers. Stir to combine and cook until bubbly and all flavors are incorporated, 1 to 2 minutes. Add rice and mix well. Turn off Saute function.
  • Drain liquid from the can of gandules into a large measuring cup. Add enough water to make 2 1/2 cups of liquid. Add gandules and liquid to the pot and stir well. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 17 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 15 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Fluff rice with a fork and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 632 calories, Carbohydrate 66.1 g, Cholesterol 83.5 mg, Fat 24.7 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 33.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 2578.7 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

EASY PUERTO RICAN ARROZ CON POLLO (RICE AND CHICKEN)



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A simple and easy version of Puerto Rican Arroz Con Pollo (Rice and Chicken), based on a Bobby Flay recipe used on his show "Throw Down"

Provided by BryanNH

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 red bell pepper
1 green bell pepper
1 bunch cilantro
1/2 medium onion
4 cups chicken stock
6 chicken thighs
1/2 teaspoon adobo seasoning
2 tablespoons oregano
2 cups white rice

Steps:

  • Dice the peppers and onions into 1/8" by 1/8" pieces, or a little larger if you wish.
  • Coarsely chop the cilantro.
  • Set aside.
  • The Adobo seasoning this recipe mentions is not the one RecipeZaar thinks it is. It is the one you will find in the Mexican food area with the tacos and other Mexiocan inspired foods. For all reference of it in this recipe, season to taste as it is salty.
  • Season the chicken with Adobo seasoning and oregano.
  • Brown the chicken in the pan you will cook the dish in (large pot, tall enough to hold everything together when finished cooking).
  • Remove the chicken and add in your sofrito (the diced peppers, onions, and cilantro), some adobo seasoning to taste, and sautee until the onions become slightly translucent.
  • Stir the rice into the mixture.
  • Add the chicken stock.
  • Add the browned chicken.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Once boiling, reduce heat to a simmer, put lid on the pan, and cook for 40 minutes. High altitude may need to add an additional 5 - 8 minutes cooking time.
  • DO NOT open the lid to check on it. Just be sure that you have it at a simmer when you put the lid on.
  • When the time is up, open to reveal the most incredible Puerto Rican Arroz Con Pollo!
  • You may also add 1lb of smoked sausage to give this an additional layer of flavor. Substitute 1c chicken stock for water if you do to cut down on the saltiness.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 499.2, Fat 16.8, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 83.8, Sodium 308.2, Carbohydrate 59.5, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 4.3, Protein 25.1

PUERTO RICAN ARROZ CON POLLO (RICE AND CHICKEN)



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Please read the entire recipe before attempting to make this dish. You will need the Olive and Pepper Mix that I am unable to list in the ingredients, but is listed in the instructions. I've been working on an Arroz Con Pollo based on Throwdown with Bobby Flay. This is my rendition of the Al Fonda Boriqua version, who was the winner of the Throwdown. I jotted down all the info from the TV program. I have compiled techniques and recipes from authentic sources and this is what I have come up with. The prep time does not include the 24 hour chicken marination time. NOTES: Ingredients list includes links to Adobo Seasoning, Adobo Marinade, Sofrito and Olive and Pepper Mix. I hope that you enjoy my efforts as much as we have!

Provided by Brandess

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 chicken breasts, with bone, halved crosswise
4 chicken drumsticks
4 chicken thighs
3 ounces spanish chorizo, skinned and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
2 bay leaves
1 lb tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 (12 ounce) bottle beer (not dark)
1 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups long-grain white rice (14 oz.)
1 tablespoon adobo seasoning (Dry Adobo Spice Mix)
1/2 cup adobo marinade (Puerto Rican Adobo Marinade)
3/4 cup sofrito sauce (Puerto Rican Sofrito)
2 limes, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Make Recipes: #315560, #315446, #315561, #315559. It should take less than 30 minutes to make all of these condiment/spice recipes.
  • Remove skin and excess fat from chicken. Marinate chicken in adobo marinade, Recipe #315561, for 8-24 hours in the refrigerator.
  • Remove chicken from marinade, draining off any excess. Sprinkle chicken with Adobo Seasoning, Recipe #315446. In a large dutch oven or heavy pot, add oil, chorizo and chicken. Over medium heat, cook until chicken is just browned on both sides, approximately 5 minutes. Add the Sofrito mixture, Recipe #315559, stirring until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add cumin, oregano, paprika, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, bay leaves and 4 tablespoons Olive and Pepper Mix, Recipe #315560. While stirring, cook for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in tomatoes, beer, broth, and rice; bring to a boil making sure rice is submerged.
  • Reduce heat to low, covering mixture with a tight fitting lid. DO NOT REMOVE THE LID! Continue to cook over low heat for 20 minutes.
  • DO NOT REMOVE THE LID! Turn off the heat and let stand for 10 minutes. Remove the lid after 10 minutes and serve. If desired, garnish with additional Olive and Pepper Mix, Recipe #315560, over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 559.9, Fat 23.7, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 124.8, Sodium 264.8, Carbohydrate 43.8, Fiber 2, Sugar 1.9, Protein 38

Tips:

  • Choose the right rice. Use a medium-grain rice like Valencia or Calrose, which will absorb the flavors of the sofrito and broth well.
  • Make a flavorful sofrito. The sofrito is the base of the dish, so take your time to make it flavorful. Use a variety of fresh vegetables, such as onions, peppers, and garlic, and cook them until they are soft and fragrant.
  • Use a flavorful broth. Chicken broth is the traditional choice, but you can also use vegetable broth or a combination of the two. Make sure the broth is well-seasoned, as it will add flavor to the rice.
  • Cook the rice properly. Follow the instructions on the package of rice that you are using. Generally, you will need to bring the rice to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until all of the liquid has been absorbed.
  • Let the rice rest before serving. Once the rice is cooked, let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. This will allow the rice to absorb any remaining liquid and will also help it to firm up.

Conclusion:

Arroz con pollo is a classic Puerto Rican dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its flavorful sofrito, tender chicken, and fluffy rice, it's a dish that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, give arroz con pollo a try. You won't be disappointed!

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