Spanish Chicken and Rice aka Arroz Con Pollo
Arroz Con Pollo, or rice with chicken, is a flavorful dish that will feed the entire family, all in one large pot.
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 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup fresh or frozen peas, thawed
- 1 1/2 cups Uncle Ben's original rice
- 1/2 teaspoon hot paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, saute chicken parts in olive oil, skin side down, until golden brown on medium-high heat, about 6 - 8 minutes. Turn over and cook for another 3-5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Saute onion and bell peppers, adding more 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 the browned chicken skin side up in the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover the pot and cook for 40 - 50 minutes.
- Add peas and parsley. Cook for an additional 10 minutes, then serve.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for a few days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 878kcalCarbohydrates: 78gProtein: 47gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 146mgSodium: 637mgPotassium: 1215mgFiber: 7gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 2105IUVitamin C: 83mgCalcium: 138mgIron: 6mg
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.
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