This traditional Spanish recipe called Arroz Con Pollo translates to Rice with Chicken and makes enough for the whole family all in one pot.
My mother used to make this meal. As a young child, it wasn't my favorite. However, as I grew older, as with many things, this dish grew to be one of my favorites. Since my father was Lebanese we often had rice as a staple, so it's no wonder that she would make Arroz Con Pollo, translated to Rice with Chicken. Cooked in a large pot, there was always plenty for our large family.
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What You Will Need
- whole chicken in parts
- onion
- garlic
- red pepper
- diced tomatoes
- tomato paste
- fresh parsley
- chicken stock
- fresh or frozen peas
- Uncle Bens original rice
- hot paprika
- turmeric
- extra virgin olive oil
It has a spicy flavor that you can easily cut back on, or ramp up as you like. A traditional dish from Spain and Latin America, this popular recipe like most others, has many different versions. For example, some use jarred roasted peppers or piquillo peppers, and some add olives and wine. I just like this basic recipe that I grew up eating, but the gist of the dish is pretty much the same.
Finally, I'm sure that you could make this in a slow cooker or instant pot, however, I usually make it on a day when I'll have the time in a large dutch oven
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Southwest Rice & Black Bean Casserole
Spanish Chicken and Rice aka Arroz Con Pollo
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken in parts
- 1/2 large onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic crushed or grated
- 1 red pepper diced
- 1 32 oz can of diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 1 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup fresh or frozen peas thawed
- 1 1/2 cup Uncle Bens original rice
- 1/2 teaspoon hot paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Saute chicken parts in olive oil skin side down until golden brown about 6 - 8 minutes. Turn over and cook for another 3-5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Saute onion, and peppers adding additional olive oil if needed for about 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Add rice and garlic and saute, stirring for about 30 seconds
- Add tomato paste and stir
- Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, turmeric and paprika. Stir well
- Place chicken skin side up in pot. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover pot and cook for 40 - 50 minutes.
- Add peas and parsley. Cook for an additional 10 minutes then serve.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although attempts have been made to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.
Pete
Are you cooking this dish in oven or hot plate and at what temperature 😁
Patti Estep
Pete, this dish is made in one large pot on the stovetop. I've never tried a hot plate but it should work too. Most of the saute work is done on medium to high heat depending on the heating element. Then once you add the broth you want to bring it to a boil then reduce the heat to low to simmer the dish for 40 min to 1 hour.
Carole
Your food always looks so amazing! I have this Nuwave oven, was a way to simplify and I finally wrapped my brain around it. It's really amazing because everything comes out so moist, I'm thinking I'll try this and see what happens. Love all the spices you use it's really fantastic, I love flavor...
Denise
That looks so good and comforting! I love one pot meals. Can't wait to give this one a try.