And it was fantastic! SO happy to hear that! CASA LUPITA SEATTLE. Break the chicken apart with two forks, and stir in the olives and peas, covering on warm for just a few minutes until peas heat through. Thanks for taking the time to leave a review, Omi! or at the end, and let sit for five extra minutes? So glad you love it! She was from Cuba. Set aside. I usually debone the thighs myself but was lazy the last time and cooked with the bone. I tried to give this 5 stars but it would only go up to 4 for some reason. Right? The rice reminded me of a Bahamian peas and rice dish my mother used to make, with black-eyed peas. Obsessed. We always have a few bottles of hot sauce on the table to go with it. Im so happy you guys enjoyed this one . (And the green olives are genius). Add sherry and green onions. Please read my policy page. So glad you loved it! Everyones spice preferences are a bit different, so feel free to reduce the cayenne & chili powder next time! The only substitution I made was to use green beans instead of peas. Made this dish last night. ), Mamas Chickpeas in Sofrito with Arroz con Gandules. I can never say no to arroz con pollo. Serve with white rice and tomato wedges. Having ambition is about being brave. So happy to hear that! Ive made it twice now. Definitely add the jalapeno! My grandmother was Puerto Rican and made fabulous dishes. Glad you loved it! We finished this entire dish in one sitting SO GOOD! So glad the whole family loved it! AMAZING! I followed the recipe to a t and it smacked! Thanks for your comment, Bridget! Im so glad!! Thank you for the recipes for the foods we remember from living in Florida for so many years! Thanks so much! I salute your inclusion of nutritional information; I really, really wish to encourage you to include the sodium content of these recipes as well. Amazing hope youre loving this one! My family loves it! both delish you cant fault this recipe! Thank you for this easy but delicious recipe!! This Puerto Rican chicken and rice recipe is just one of those comforting, nostalgic ones that I come back to time and time again. I give it a 5 star rating out of 5. Love your recipes. I am no good cook but Rice and Chicken is like favorite dish in my country. Ill watch more carefully next time though. LOVE! Followed it exactly and it was Delicous! Add the rice and stir until all of the rice is coated in oil. Amazing! If it would work, would you recommend the same quantity? I kept it covered on a low Flame and kept moving the pan around every 5 minutes so one area would not burn on the bottom and I put into a 325 oven covered for 5 minutes and uncovered for 5 minutes, so I think total cook time instead of 25 minutes was 35 minutes. I hope you get a chance to try this! I altered this recipe in two ways. I cant stop making this. Just made your recipe this evening. I commented on this recipe earlier but forgot to leave a rating. -Im allergic to peas so I added 2 cups of cauliflower rice instead. Im glad that worked out with your rice cooker. Cant wait to try this! So much flavor, nice spice. Amazing! The flavors are amazing and the recipe is absolutely perfect. Making this tonight, but in your recipe you call for cumin in the adobo ingredients but when you describe the recipe, you dont mention it. LOVE this recipe. The only problem is there isnt enough for leftovers! Thanks so much for the recipe love it! Very good meal. Youll have to try these one pan meals next . I doubled the recipe to feed my family, and I have a disproportionate amount of (amazingly delicious) rice leftover as compared to chicken, so next time Ill double the chicken and only do 50% more rice. Best version of arroz con pollo Ive ever had. I made it exactly as instructed and it came out delicious. Use tongs to turn the chicken and . Used jalapeo, but not the olives.really delicious, healthy and economical (about $2.00 per serving with chicken on sale). Preheat oven to 375 F degrees. So true! This dish is absolutely delicious. We normally dont add saffron, but feel free to if youd like! 1. Thank you for this! So happy to hear that Debi! Im glad those little adjustments worked out well such a great dinner to meal prep! This is delicious and the more you make it, it gets faster and easier! Ingredients are easy to locate, instructions easy to follow & broken down into easy steps, My grandmother use to make this in a time when any kind of Hispanic product was difficult to find so much was made simply at home these are the type of recipes I seek. Full of flavor and everybody loves it. A bell pepper or a poblano?Thanks! So much flavor! Thank you for such a flavorful and simple recipe! Its so good. This really simplifies things for a busy work night. My moms particular Puerto Rican take on arroz con pollo involves a few special twists: I highly recommend using white basmati rice for the best texture, but you could also use cauliflower rice or 2/3 cup quinoa. Hope that makes sense . The perfect dinner . I cannot thank you enough for this recipe. You can leave the skin on if you prefer, which will add more flavor to the dish. I made this for dinner tonight and it was soooo delicious and filling! This recipe is . Judging by the delicious aroma, it will be dinner tonight! This was a lovely recipe, It was surprising easy to make to and one i will be making again. Im SO happy you and the fam love it . I then added it to the recipe just like I would uncooked white rice (and for the same amount of time). Ill keep em coming . Glad you love this one! For some reason I think that would be too much tomato sauce, and 1 cup would be enough even if rice is 2 cups. Glad you enjoyed! 5. and loved it even more this time around. thanks for the great recipe. Can I just tell you how much I love this recipe? This takes about 40 minutes to prepare. Help I increased the recipe servings from 4 to 5 and I dont know how to measure the ingredients. Simple to make and my family loved it. So much flavorand a lot faster and healthier than other Arroz con Pollo recipes. Hi, Nancy! Im so glad you loved it! We absolutely loved the rice! This is the second time I made this recipeI love the flavors. Youre always inspiring me and I look forward to new content. That makes me so happy!! So happy you love it! If thats an OK sub, what measurements should we use? Delicious! Thank you SO much, Carol! Absolutely delicious! The perfect family dinner . Tweaked it a bitused black beans instead of peas. Amazing! Fixed . Fed 7 people one raved about the dish more than the other, ie. And how much salt? Amazing flavor and I was even missing a couple ingredients! Nice!! I have never cooked with chicken thighs, and would never think to cook a one pot meal like this but holy moly! Great stuff!! The thai chicken one with green beans and carrots is in my regular rotation. Has anyone doubled the rice part of this recipe? My sons friend joined us for dinner and devoured two plates full. but still wet on top. Nice! I just added more water so the rice wouldnt scorch, and kept it going about more minutes. Puerto Rican flavours are not common here in West Oz, excited to try something new . Such a great dinner. Instead of blending the spices from scratch, I use Loisas organic spices (sazon and adobo). You can use up to six pieces of chicken in one pot. Followed the directions to the T except I might have used a little more oil when sauteing the chickens, I also was sure to add additional salt and pepper when I sauteed the chicken. I did add a little more tomato sauce (homemade from my garden with chunks of tomatoes) to make up for the lesser amount of liquid between the two pans. It was SO flavorful in the most unexpected ways. baking dish. I love that its all done in one pan. We welcome you to our Ambitious Kitchen. Preheat the oven 350 degrees. My friends mom from elementary school used to make something similar but I lost the recipe. My only suggestion is that you might want to double the recipe so you have leftovers. 2. The dish was fantastic. How did you use it. I lived in Puerto Rico as a child. Add the frozen peas then simmer for another 10-15 minutes until the rice and chicken are cooked. So sorry for the delay. Step 7. Do you think that could be substituted for the tomato sauce or would it change the flavor too much? Im writing this review as I eat my second helping because I literally couldnt wait to tell the world how great this is. It's Wednesday and you want something extremely good for dinner, but you also don't want to spend your entire evening cooking and cleaning. Simple and delicious. Delish editors handpick every product we feature. Fantastic! Planning on making this yummy dish! So glad youre enjoying this one! This was delicious and we ate every single mouthful. So glad you both enjoyed! If you've tried out this dish let us know in the comments and don't forget to rate it! Ive tried three of your recipes so far. Allow to simmer for 10 minutes. I did a couple of minor changes to suit our needs/tastes but in the end the recipe was a total win. Amazing!! I made sure just to wash and soak the rice ahead of time and it came out perfect and fluffy after 25 minutes. This was the best arroz con pollo I have eaten!!! I definitely want to try this. Perfect for weeknights (and it makes the best leftovers). Made recipe as you presented including the optionals. Basmati is always sold out at my Whole Foods for some reason. Just add extra water and sauce, and dont cook it quite as long. I like the idea to sub with cauliflower rice, but the original recipes sounds amazing! This is for sure going into my normal rotation. Such a great weeknight dinner. Saute chicken and mushrooms in butter. Large pieces were cut in two and the first cooking time of chicken pieces was probably doubled as well. Oh, and a one pan meal.whats not to like. Theyre not in the recipe instructions so I always forget to add them. Sounds like you didnt cook it long enough or had your heat too low. Step 3 To same skillet over medium heat, add. However, I am curious about whether saffron is commonly used for this dish? Quick and easy one pot arroz con pollo tastes just like Casa Lupita's CALORIES: 196 | FAT: 6.9 g | PROTEIN: 21.5 g | CARBS: 10.9 g | FIBER: 1.4 g Full ingredient & nutrition information of the Arroz con pollo Calories Very Good 4.5/5 (4 ratings) Whole Wheat Rice with Onion (LV) WW Point Plus 8 onzas de arroz = 6 PP 4 onzas= 3 PP It was flavorful and savory, but not too spicy. Everything just comes out perfectly. I think so, but I havent personally tested it so Im not sure about cook time, sorry! A note about the pigeon peas I found some Goya pigeon peas in the Hispanic section of my local grocery store so I used those. Healthy and delicious. Step 2 In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. And tostones on the side YUM. Strain stock and measure 2 cups and set aside. I put the green peas on the side. Youre going to LOVE how delicious and nourishing this recipe is. I made this , it was absolutely delicious! It looks delicious.. U think I can still make without coriander or turmeric.. Weve made this for family dinner twice now + everyone loves it. It takes a lot longer to cook and I would NOT recommend it. Love jalapeo in here, and black beans are a great addition . Question: What kind of tomato sauce do you recommend? Is there any reason the chicken cant marinate for longer than 30 minutes? 6. This recipe is a keeper! Such rave reviews! Dont get me wrong, my mom made hundreds of recipes, but that was the one I remembered the most. Perfect! The rice came out tasting just like one of the Puerto Rican restaurants in town as well. We made this tonight and it was fantastic! Thank you. My kids request this regularly and fight over the last of the rice! Delicious!! Its a tough meal combination to beat enjoying a veggie-filled soup leaving you filled up and ready to move back to other productive activities! Thank you for sharing. Add Pollo Sauce and lemon. Didnt want to put leftovers in the fridge for my husbands lunch tomorrow, shoot. Add the cubed chicken breast and cook through. I used basmati rice as well. I didnt modify it at all. Thank you so very much for this very flavorful yet delicious comida! After a couple of minutes more, add the carrots. This comforting dish is easy to make and the perfect nourishing weeknight meal. It was so flavorful and quick to get on the table. The dish is awesome. Chomp! If I decide to use Goya sazon and adobo, how much should I use for this recipe? I will try more of the recipes on your site! Im excited to try this recipe, but I have a medium-low tolerance for hot-spicy foods. Step 8. Can I use red bell pepper instead of green in sofrito? In this space, we are committed to the pursuit of wellness and determined to stay balanced and real. We truely enjoyed making and eating this recipe together! This is our take on it, and one I know youre going to love!. Added the vegetables, then rice spice, then the drained pigeon peas, then rice, and finally the tomato sauce combined with water. I need to try your version! Wow, hot and spicy! document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Reduce heat to medium, and saut until liquid is mostly evaporated and sofrito thickens to a paste, about 7 to 10 minutes. Garnish with cilantro. I also didnt have any tomato sauce so I used some leftover salsa and extra water. Im so glad you loved this! Try at gringos you might like it LOL. 3. Pressure cook on High for 10 minutes. I just had a couple questions: Cauliflower rice works well in this recipe. This is SO DELICIOUS!! I would definitely recommend looking for the pigeon peas, thank you for introducing them to me! I havent tried it in an Instant Pot let me know if you do! My family and I loved it. Thanks for the recipe. Cheap and delish way for my teen sons to do their clean bulk phases too! or even coquito, I would love to have them and my family would certainly enjoy them. Youll make this recipe again and again! One of my favorite dinners, too . This is an amazing recipe! Or maybe even a tiny bet less liquid? 2. This allows the rice more room. Or garnish a few on top . 2 bone-in drumsticks (skin on) Kosher salt 1 tablespoon neutral oil (I like to use avocado oil) 1 yellow onion peeled and diced 1/2 red bell pepper peeled and minced 5 garlic cloves peeled and minced 3 roma tomatoes minced 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground smoked paprika 3/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon saffron I just wish it had more veggies. I love that. Is this something that would be beneficial, detrimental, or would it not make a difference in your opinion? Amazing!! Its delicious and easy. Transfer the rice mixture to an 88-inch glass or ceramic baking dish, spreading it in an even layer. So happy to hear that and yes different jalapeo can tend to be mild or spicy, but feel free to adjust the seasonings if youd like (I use McCormick chili powder, which is super mild). 6. Great recipe! All my life Ive loved my Moms rice and beans. My friend discovered this recipe and loved it, so when I visited her, she and I made two separate batches (she followed the recipe to a T, and I was a bit more adventurous with the spices). We used baked tofu torn into chunks, or a vegan chicken alternative like Quorn or one of the local soy-based chicken alternatives. I will definitely make this over and over!! Made this for dinner tonight for my husband and I and it was delicious, A great one pot meal! Sometimes I just make the rice and beans and its an awesome staple. Definitely make again and again. My kids, husband and mother all loved it! Wow! I serve it with fried sweet plantains. Either way it was fantastic, I used my cast iron pan and it was perfect. My Puerto Rican mother-in-law would add smoked to sausage to it. Smoked sausage sounds delicious too . So happy that you found this recipe! This was really, really good, and the cauliflower rice worked perfectly. I could literally spend days in the international grocery store, googling everything I see, its so fun!!! Hello, I made this dish for my family and they LOVED IT!!! And I love that its a one pan meal. Viva nuestra isla encantada. the second time was too lazy and used rotisserie chicken and added corn. I did include a seeded jalapeo and served with avocado slices to complement the heat from the seasonings. Will definitely be making this again. We enjoyed it quite a bit. I was thinking maybe fried sweet potatoes using the spices from the chicken. Thanks for the tip! Would chicken broth work in lieu of water? Thank you for all your recipes! So happy you found this recipe. Its a traditional dish in Spain and Latin America and is one that I grew up on thanks to my Puerto Rican grandparents and mom! Add the water and bouillon cube and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes. The perfect mixture of spice and warmth (but not heat). I like to cook different ethnic foods, first time with Puerto Rican. Happy cooking! Excited to try your recipe this week should I substitute chicken stock for water? Is there an Insta-Pot version of this recipe? Im so happy you found this one! Always use Uncle Bens rice and comes out great. Once heated, add the cilantro, red bell pepper, celery, onion, and garlic and cook until soft and translucent. This recipe was delicious!!! Made this recipe to tonight and it was delicious! It wont me select more than 3!! Delicious! The flavors were off the charts. Winner winner chicken dinner. Tomato sauce is ketchup here. I followed it to a T (except jalapeo and peas) and it came out delicious. Keep an eye out for original recipes from the Thank you so much! I made this tonight and it was an absolute hit!! My husband loves this staple. chicken, Dairy Free, Dinner, Gluten Free, hispanic, Nut Free, arroz con pollo, puerto rican chicken and rice, basmati white rice (dont use brown, it will take too long to cook)**, frozen peas (or rinsed and drained pigeon peas), Join the AK email list and get my brand new, FREE. I even sent the recipe to my parents so they can try it. Even as adults, this is one of my son and daughters favorite meals! I followed the instructions exactly except I halved the cayenne. Im glad everyone liked it . I served with just some simple steamed broccoli, This recipe is AMAZING!!!!!!!!!! It ends up being about 1 3/4 teaspoons sazon . Have you tried it with wine? Agressively spiced and I used 4 large chicken breasts but it did cook the ingredients well. If we have sazon seasoning available, can we use that for the chicken instead? WINE: SANGRIA. Cheers! Its outstanding. It is so flavorful, so delicious that it quickly became a family favorite! I cook a lot and this is definitely something I will add into my meal rotation. This is even better the next day. It will be a family staple for years to come. Ive never had an issue using white rice. I love it and will make it again. Such an easy meal. This looks so good! We all loved it. I will definitely have to try making my own sazon too! So excited for you to try more one-pan recipes . One of my favorite meals and so good for leftovers! I also love how quick and easy this dish is to make. 149K views 11 months ago #Sofrito #ArrozConPollo #ChickenAndRice Today I'm going to be showing you how to make an easy Arroz con Pollo which is a skillet Chicken and Rice recipe that comes. Another one-pan meal! Nice flavor, but definitely more Mexican flavor profile than Puerto Rican. In terms of the rice, it could be due to the size of your pan or pot you are using. Powered by Chicory Directions Preheat the oven to 350. You'll make this recipe again and again! Definitely use a cast iron for that crisp on the chicken thighs! It is so addicting. I substituted a few things, Im not a cilantro fan and added in poblano peppers into the sofrito. Step 4. So excited that you all are enjoying this recipe . We used white king grain rice bc thats what I had on hand and it worked perfectly. This dish is amazing and will be a regular in my meal rotation from now on. I made this tonight and it was so good! Add sofrito, diced onion, and garlic. I subbed vegan chorizo for the chicken. This is the BEST, thank you so much! Bring to a simmer then fold in the rice, peas and olive (if using) making sure they're evenly distributed. Let cook for 20 to 25 minutes, depending on the type of rice and the instructions on the rice package, until the rice and chicken are done. Fry a couple of pieces of chopped bacon in a saucepan. Sprinkle the chicken pieces with salt (skip salting the chicken if you're using kosher meat) and chili powder.