Arroz Con Pollo
One-pot Latin chicken and rice cooked in a fragrant tomato-sofrito base with olives, capers, and sweet peppers. Every culture has a chicken-and-rice dish, and this is one of the best.
20 min
Prep
45 min
Cook
1 hr 5 min
Total
6
Servings
Medium
Difficulty
Ingredients
Instructions
Season chicken thighs with salt, cumin, and oregano. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear chicken skin-side down for 5 minutes until golden. Flip and cook 3 minutes. Remove to a plate.
Add sofrito to the pot and cook 3 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce and saffron. Cook 2 minutes.
Add the rice and stir to coat in the sauce. Pour in chicken broth. Nestle the chicken pieces on top (skin-side up). Add olives and capers.
Tip: Don't stir after adding the chicken. Let the rice absorb the liquid undisturbed for the best texture.
Bring to a boil, then reduce to low. Cover tightly and cook for 25-30 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Remove from heat. Let rest covered for 5 minutes. Garnish with roasted red peppers and cilantro.
Nutrition per Serving
520kcal
Calories
32g
Protein
52g
Carbs
18g
Fat
2g
Fiber
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