SLOW COOKER ARROZ CON POLLO (CHICKEN WITH RICE)

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Bone-in chicken breasts are slow cooked in a smoky tomato sauce with rice and peas, then topped with fresh cherry tomatoes and cilantro. The mix of fresh and cooked vegetables makes this meal pretty enough to entertain from the crock pot! From Ladies Home Journal.

Provided by Tee Lee

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 4h25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 lbs skinless chicken breasts, bone-in (6 small)
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 small onion, cut into 1-inch chunks
2 garlic cloves
1/2 chipotle chile (from canned chipotle in adobo sauce)
1 (14 ounce) can low sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 cups instant rice
1 1/2 cups frozen peas
1 pint cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
lime wedge, for serving

Steps:

  • Rinse chicken and pat dry.
  • Combine oregano, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
  • Sprinkle half of spice mixture over chicken and rub in with fingers; set remaining aside.
  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking.
  • Add chicken and cook, turning, until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes.
  • Transfer to a 6-quart slow cooker.
  • Place canned tomatoes, onion, garlic, chipotle and remaining spice mixture in a blender.
  • Cover and blend until almost smooth; pour over chicken. Add broth.
  • Cover and cook, 4 to 5 hours on low or 2 to 2-1/2 hours on high.
  • After cooking for the time above, gently stir in rice, cover and cook on high, stirring once, 30 minutes.
  • Turn cooker off, stir in peas, cover and let stand 15 minutes.
  • Cut cherry tomatoes in half and toss with cilantro; serve over chicken and rice, with lime wedges on the side.

KokoJan KokoJan
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Overall, this was a good recipe. I would make it again, but I would make a few changes.


Shariar Bijoy
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it.


Shanitra Johnson
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the rice was cooked perfectly.


Thulani Ntokozo
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more spices next time.


Munna Vai
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I'm not a very experienced cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was cooked to perfection. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


nightwing foxwolf 2
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a hit. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the rice was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.


PETER KORO
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was cooked to perfection. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Emmanuella Lora
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was so tender and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Iroji Charles
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this dish was delicious! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the rice was perfectly cooked. I would definitely make this again.


Leah Ko
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This arroz con pollo recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and the results are amazing. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the rice is perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.