Savor Puerto Rican Chicken and Rice Delight
Experience the vibrant flavors of Puerto Rico with this delightful Arroz Con Pollo recipe. This one-dish meal combines succulent chicken and perfectly seasoned rice infused with a delicious blend of sofrito and spices. Although I tailored the recipe to accommodate my husband's palate, it still captures the essence of traditional Latin cooking. Serve it alongside hearty red beans and sweet, ripe plantains for a complete and satisfying meal that will transport you to the beautiful shores of Puerto Rico.
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Servings
240
Calories
12
Ingredients
Ingredients
Chicken pieces
4-7 (Cleaned and trimmed)
Rice
1 cup (Uncooked, rinsed)
Olive oil
2 teaspoons (For sautéing)
Sofrito sauce
2 teaspoons (Store-bought or homemade)
Water
2 cups (Filtered)
Sazon goya con culantro y achiote
1/8 teaspoon (For seasoning)
Adobo seasoning
2 teaspoons (For seasoning)
Chicken bouillon cube
1 (For flavor)
Tomato paste
1 teaspoon (For added richness)
Fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon (Chopped)
Fresh cilantro
To garnish (Chopped)
Roasted bell peppers
Optional (For garnish)
Instructions
1
In a 5-quart heavy-bottom pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sofrito sauce and sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
2
Season the chicken pieces with adobo seasoning, then add them to the pot. Cook until the chicken is lightly golden on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
3
Pour in the water, then add sazon goya, the chicken bouillon cube, tomato paste, and cilantro. Stir to combine, allowing the chicken to soak in the flavors.
4
Cover the pot and let it simmer for approximately 20-25 minutes on low heat, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
5
Carefully remove the cooked chicken from the pot and set aside on a plate.
6
Add the rice to the same pot, stirring it gently into the seasoned liquid. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for about 18-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and has absorbed all the liquid.
7
Once the rice is done, return the chicken to the pot. Cover and let it rest for an additional 10 minutes off the heat to allow the flavors to meld.
8
Before serving, fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and optional roasted bell peppers for a beautiful presentation.
Nutrition Information
5g
Fat
30g
Carbs
14g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Savor Puerto Rican Chicken and Rice Delight?
It is a traditional Puerto Rican Arroz Con Pollo recipe that combines chicken and seasoned rice with sofrito and spices.
How many calories are in a serving of this dish?
There are 240 calories per serving.
What is the protein content of this recipe?
This recipe contains 14g of protein.
How much fat is in this chicken and rice dish?
It contains 5g of fat per serving.
What are the total carbohydrates for this meal?
There are 30g of carbohydrates.
How many ingredients are needed for this recipe?
There are 12 ingredients including chicken, rice, and various spices.
What size pot is recommended for cooking?
A 5-quart heavy-bottom pot is recommended.
What is the first step in the instructions?
Heat olive oil in the pot and sauté the sofrito sauce for about 2 minutes.
How long should the chicken be browned?
The chicken should be cooked until lightly golden on all sides, which takes about 5-7 minutes.
What seasoning is used for the chicken pieces?
Adobo seasoning is used to season the chicken pieces.
How long does the chicken need to simmer?
The chicken should simmer for approximately 20-25 minutes on low heat.
When do I add the rice to the pot?
The rice is added after the cooked chicken has been removed from the pot.
How much rice is required?
The recipe calls for 1 cup of uncooked, rinsed rice.
How long does the rice take to cook?
The rice cooks for about 18-20 minutes until tender.
Should the dish rest after cooking?
Yes, once the chicken is returned to the pot, let it rest for 10 minutes off the heat.
What type of sofrito can be used?
You can use either store-bought or homemade sofrito sauce.
What kind of water is suggested?
The recipe specifies 2 cups of filtered water.
What flavor does tomato paste add?
Tomato paste is used to provide added richness to the dish.
What is the purpose of Sazon Goya in this recipe?
It is used for seasoning and features culantro and achiote for flavor and color.
How many chicken pieces are used?
The recipe suggests using between 4 to 7 chicken pieces.
What should be served alongside this meal?
It is traditionally served with red beans and sweet, ripe plantains.
Is this a one-pot meal?
Yes, it is described as a one-dish meal which makes it a convenient dinner option.
What are the optional garnishes?
Chopped fresh cilantro and roasted bell peppers are suggested for garnish.
How should the rice be prepared before cooking?
The rice should be uncooked and rinsed before being added to the pot.
What is the chicken bouillon cube used for?
The chicken bouillon cube is added to the water to enhance the flavor of the cooking liquid.
How should the chicken be prepared?
The chicken pieces should be cleaned and trimmed before seasoning.
What is the final step before serving?
Fluff the rice with a fork and add the garnishes.
What are the primary flavor influences?
The dish features traditional Latin flavors and Puerto Rican culinary techniques.
Can this recipe be considered an easy dinner?
Yes, it is tagged as an easy dinner and a family-friendly recipe.
What are common tags for this recipe?
Tags include arroz con pollo, puerto rican cuisine, one-pot meal, and chicken and rice.