Best 7 So Easy Arroz Con Pollo Spanish Chicken And Rice Recipes

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Are you looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that combines the vibrant flavors of Spanish cuisine with the convenience of a one-pot meal? Look no further than Arroz con Pollo, a classic Spanish dish featuring tender chicken, fluffy rice, and an array of aromatic spices. This delectable dish has captivated taste buds for generations and is a staple in many Spanish households. In this article, we present a collection of Arroz con Pollo recipes that cater to various preferences and dietary needs, ensuring there's a perfect version for every palate. From the traditional Arroz con Pollo recipe that embodies the authentic flavors of Spain to a vegetarian and gluten-free variation, these recipes provide a culinary journey through the diverse culinary landscape of this beloved dish. So, prepare to tantalize your taste buds and embark on a flavorful adventure with our curated selection of Arroz con Pollo recipes.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

ARROZ CON POLLO (CHICKEN AND RICE)



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The Classic Caribbean and Spanish Meal--Arroz con Pollo--is a popular staple in the Caribbean kitchen. Our chicken and rice is extra special with the addition of Sazon GOYA® with Azafran, which adds color and flavor derived from our unique saffron spice blend. Make Arroz con Pollo tonight--everyone loves an easy rice and chicken dish.

Provided by Goya

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Goya®

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (3 1/2) pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces
Goya Adobo with Pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons Goya Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
¾ cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 ½ teaspoons Goya Minced Garlic
1 ½ cups Canilla Extra Long Grain Rice
1 packet Goya Powdered Chicken Bouillon
1 packet Sazon Goya with Azafran
¼ cup Goya Pitted Alcaparrado, sliced
1 (4 ounce) jar Goya Fancy Sliced Pimientos
½ cup Goya Frozen Peas, thawed

Steps:

  • Using paper towels, pat chicken dry. Season chicken with Adobo. Heat oil in caldero, or large heavy pot over medium heat. Cook chicken, in batches, until brown on all sides, 7-10 minutes; set aside.
  • Stir onions, peppers and garlic into pot; cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add rice, bouillon and Sazon to pot; cook, stirring constantly, until rice is completely coated in oil mixture, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in 3 cups water; bring to a boil. Add alcaparrado and chicken (skin-side up) to pot. Cover pot, reduce heat to low and simmer until water is absorbed, rice is tender and chicken is cooked through, about 25 minutes.
  • To serve, using fork, fluff rice; garnish with pimiento strips and peas.

ONE PAN SPANISH CHICKEN AND RICE RECIPE (ARROZ CON POLLO)



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A delicious and easy take on Arroz con Pollo, this Spanish chicken and rice recipe with chorizo is a satisfying and flavorfu one-pan-wonder! It's important to rinse and soak the rice in water for a little while to get rid of excess starch. Take the time to brown the chicken fully and

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories     Entree

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cup medium grain rice (washed)
4 bone-in (skin-on chicken thighs)
4 chicken drumsticks
Olive oil
6 oz bulk Chorizo sausage (no casings)
1 large green bell pepper (cored, chopped)
1 medium red onion (peeled, chopped)
2 garlic cloves (peeled, crushed)
1 large ripe tomato (chopped)
3 tbsp tomato paste
3 cups chicken broth
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (more or less to your liking (optional))

Steps:

  • Soak the rice in water. Rinse the rice well and place it in a bowl. Cover the rice with water and allow it to soak for 15 minutes while you work on other things. You should be able to break a grain of rice easily. Drain well.
  • Make the spice rub. In a small bowl, mix the spices, salt and pepper.
  • Season the chicken. Pat the chicken dry and season with the spice rub, be sure to lift the chicken skins and apply some of the spice rub underneath (this is important for flavor).
  • Brown the chicken on both sides. In a 5-quart braiser pan (or a large deep skillet with a cover), heat 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking. Carefully add the chicken and brown deeply on both sides. Remove the chicken and set it aside on a plate for now.
  • Cook chorizo and vegetables. In the same pan, add the chorizo. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring regularly until the chorizo has nicely browned. Add the green peppers, onions, and garlic. Cook over medium heat, stirring regularly, for 5 minutes.
  • Cook the chicken. Now add the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, and chicken broth. Add the browned chicken back to the pan. Raise the heat to bring the liquid to a boil, then lower to medium and cover. Cook for about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Add the rice and cook the rice with the chicken. Uncover the pan and remove the chicken briefly (set on a dish near the stove for now). Stir the drained rice into the cooking liquid. Cook uncovered over high heat for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the chicken back on top of the rice. Turn the heat to low, cover the pan again and cook the rice and chicken together for another 20 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked.
  • Let the chicken and rice rest in the pan. Turn the heat off, but leave the pan covered and undisturbed for 10 more minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 687.6 kcal, Sugar 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Carbohydrate 64.6 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 48.5 g, Cholesterol 163.5 mg, ServingSize 1 serving

GOYA® EASY ARROZ CON POLLO



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This simple arroz con pollo recipe is a cinch to prepare with a few GOYA® pantry staples. GOYA® Adobo lends irresistible flavor to the chicken; GOYA® Extra Virgin Olive Oil makes the veggies even tastier and GOYA® Yellow Rice takes away any guess work. One bite and you'll taste an authentic, homemade meal that's easier than ever to make!

Provided by Goya

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Goya®

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound chicken breasts and/or thighs*
½ teaspoon GOYA® Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning with Pepper
1 tablespoon GOYA® Extra Virgin Olive Oil
½ medium yellow onion, finely chopped
½ medium green bell pepper, finely chopped
2 teaspoons GOYA® Minced Garlic
1 (8 ounce) box GOYA® Yellow Rice
1 (4 ounce) jar GOYA® Fancy Sliced Pimientos, drained
8 GOYA® Manzanilla Olives Stuffed with Minced Pimientos, thinly sliced
¼ cup GOYA® Frozen Peas, thawed

Steps:

  • Season chicken with Adobo. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to pan; cook until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer to plate. Add onion and peppers to pan. Cook until vegetables are soft, about 5 min. Add garlic to pan; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds more.
  • Pour 2 cups water into pan with vegetables; bring water mixture to boil; add rice and chicken to pan. Return water to boil; boil 1 min. Lower heat to medium low; simmer, covered, until water is absorbed, rice is tender and chicken is cooked through, about 25 min.
  • Arrange pimientos, olives and peas over Chicken and Rice.

SO EASY ARROZ CON POLLO (SPANISH CHICKEN AND RICE)



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Make and share this So Easy Arroz Con Pollo (Spanish Chicken and Rice) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by southern chef in lo

Categories     Chicken

Time 37m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch cubes
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 minced garlic cloves
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 3/4 cups water
1 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 (6 ounce) package farmhouse savory chicken rice pilaf mix (if you can't find that, use 6 ounces of yellow rice)
1/3 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/3 cup sliced pimento-stuffed green olives

Steps:

  • In large skillet sauté chicken onion and garlic in oil 5 to 7 minutes or until the chicken is no longer pink.
  • Add water and tomato; bring to a boil.
  • Add the rice and seasoning package; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Add peas and olives and cook 5 to 10 minutes longer or until liquid is absorbed.

SPANISH ARROZ CON POLLO RECIPE (SPANISH CHICKEN AND RICE RECIPE)



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Provided by Tim Kroeger

Categories     Spanish Main Course

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2-3 pounds of frying chicken pieces
1/4 cup cooking oil
30 ounces chicken broth
1 chopped bell pepper
1/4 teaspoon saffron
3 cloves crushed garlic
2 cups uncooked rice
1 14 ounce can diced tomatoes
1 large diced onion
1/2 teaspoon cumin
green olives with pimentos
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Begin by sprinkling chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Then brown them in a large skillet in the oil.
  • Once chicken pieces are browned, remove them from the skillet and place them on paper towels to drain.
  • Meanwhile, cook onions, peppers, garlic, and rice in the oil until oil is absorbed and the rice is coated.
  • After that, stir in the broth, cumin, saffron, and tomatoes.
  • Arrange chicken pieces on top of the rice and bring to a boil.
  • When liquids are boiling, lower the heat, and cover the pan.
  • Simmer for about 40 minutes or until chicken is cooked and rice is tender.
  • Garnish with olives to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1204 calories, Carbohydrate 90 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 402 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 47 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 99 grams protein, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 1379 grams sodium, Sugar 6 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 33 grams unsaturated fat

SPANISH-STYLE CHICKEN WITH SAFFRON RICE (ARROZ CON POLLO)



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Categories     Chicken     Olive     Pepper     Poultry     Rice     Vegetable     Sauté     Saffron     Pea     Bell Pepper     White Wine     Winter     Party     Potluck     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (3 1/2- to 4-lb) chicken, cut into 8 serving pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons paprika
2 cups long-grain white rice
1 1/4 cups dry white wine
1 (14-oz) can diced tomatoes including juice
1 3/4 cups chicken broth
3/4 teaspoon crumbled saffron threads
1 bay leaf (not California)
1 cup frozen peas (not thawed)
1/2 cup pimiento-stuffed green olives, coarsely chopped
Garnish: chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet (at least 2 inches deep) over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown chicken on all sides, about 12 minutes total. Transfer chicken with tongs to a plate.
  • Pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat from skillet and add onion, bell pepper, and salt to taste. Cook over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, about 7 minutes. Add garlic, paprika, and rice, then cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add wine and boil, uncovered, 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes with juice, chicken broth, saffron, and bay leaf. Nestle chicken in rice, adding any juices from plate.
  • Cook, covered, over low heat until chicken is cooked through, rice is tender, and most of liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in peas, olives, and salt and pepper to taste. Cover skillet and let stand 10 minutes. Discard bay leaf.

EASY ARROZ CON POLLO



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My children really look forward to dinner when they know I'm serving this, and it's easy to make.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-3/4 cups uncooked instant rice
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
Garlic salt and pepper to taste
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 cup picante sauce
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Spread the rice in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle both sides of chicken with garlic salt and pepper; place over rice. In a large bowl, combine the broth, picante sauce, tomato sauce, onion and green pepper; pour over the chicken., Cover and bake at 350° for 55 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Sprinkle with cheeses. Bake, uncovered, 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 791mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make your Arroz con Pollo taste its best. Look for plump, juicy chicken breasts or thighs, and use a flavorful Spanish rice blend.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When browning the chicken, be sure to work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan. This will help the chicken brown evenly and prevent it from steaming.
  • Cook the rice until it is tender but still has a little bite to it: You don't want the rice to be mushy, but you also don't want it to be too hard. Taste the rice a few minutes before the end of the cooking time to make sure it is done to your liking.
  • Add vegetables to your Arroz con Pollo: Vegetables such as bell peppers, carrots, and peas are great additions to this dish. They add color, flavor, and nutrients.
  • Serve Arroz con Pollo with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings include shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.

Conclusion:

Arroz con Pollo is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great dish to serve at parties or potlucks. With its vibrant flavors and colors, Arroz con Pollo is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting recipe, give Arroz con Pollo a try. You won't be disappointed!

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