I have made this twice now for family and friends and it has gone down a treat (they are really fussy BTW). Add more salt and pepper to taste. Its one to put in my recipe collection. So good. Thanks for sharing all of thisSO happy that you all loved it, Robert! My husband loved it and said this recipe is a winner and were adding it to the rotation. Keep up the good work. 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). Excellent as leftovers for lunch today too! I followed the instructions exactly except I halved the cayenne. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe, So happy to hear that! One of my favorite dinners, too . We finished this entire dish in one sitting SO GOOD! thanks, M (and thanks to your mumma)! so so yummy and easy! Delish editors handpick every product we feature. Unfortunately, I always have trouble with the rice cooking unevenly; the rice on the top doesnt cook much! This is the way she has always made it, which is why I called it Mamas Puerto Rican Chicken and Rice It is delicious! 2. This recipe is so easy to make and comes out amazing every single time. Season to taste. I substituted breast for thighs and left out the jalapeo and coriander as my family doesnt like heat or the coriander spice. Fry a couple of pieces of chopped bacon in a saucepan. It was SO flavorful in the most unexpected ways. Servimos inmediatamente. Judging by the delicious aroma, it will be dinner tonight! Ive never seen this all made in one pan! The cauliflower was just for extra veg. Sprinkle the chicken pieces with salt (skip salting the chicken if you're using kosher meat) and chili powder. This Puerto Rican chicken and rice recipe is just one of those comforting, nostalgic ones that I come back to time and time again. Great stuff!! Thanks for stopping by to fuel your health journey! In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil on medium-high heat. This recipe is fantastic! This is an awesome and super flavorful dish! As most of you know, my mom is full Puerto Rican and so are my grandparents. The flavors are amazing and the recipe is absolutely perfect. Emplatar los fideos con los vegetales verdes y acompaar con las pechugas de pollo. My moms arroz con gandules/chicken is one of my favorite comfort foods. -I doubled the adobo seasoning, which turned out to be a pinch too much cayenne for the kids so they topped theirs with a dab of sour cream. Ive made this several times and wouldnt change a thing. I added olives too, but used castlevetrano because they are less salty (husbam. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!! Hi I was trying to see if I can still make this even though I dont have ground coriander or turmeric.. Are you able to use this recipe in a rice cooker? We loved this! Ive already made it a couple of times. Also for the marinara sauce I think it would be okay to use if you want to use it up! So happy to hear that, Samantha! I plan to make this for dinner, but I just had a quick question. Cauliflower rice works well in this recipe. I doubled your recipe. Glad those adjustments worked out . Enjoy! Its one of my boyfriends favorite things that I make and yea always requesting it. Transfer the rice mixture to an 88-inch glass or ceramic baking dish, spreading it in an even layer. Love, So delicious! The end result fabulous flavors (the spices are almost exactly what I remember from my childhood!) Pour a ladelful of beans over the rice. Thank you!! So glad you loved this one (and agreed I do recommend pigeon peas as a first choice if theyre available). Fixed . I make it at least once a month if not multiple times! Step 3 To same skillet over medium heat, add. My goodness! It makes the best leftovers , Nice guideline for recipe (but) No Temp was indicated for oven 20-25 min, Sry wrong recipe was looking @ two same time making this right at this moment let you know Puerto Rican wify. Its a keeper. Sooo delicious!! UNREAL flavors. I love it and will make it again. Hubby says I need to add it to the regular lineup! This recipe is amazing. I made extra white rice to eat in case my 9 year old didnt like it, but she loved it! Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Yay! Going to use cauli rice and see how it goes. Great question. Everything just comes out perfectly. I made this last night for friends to rave reviews. YUMM. Simple and delicious. Saute for 2-3 minutes, then add in your spices (also known as homemade sazon spices): cumin, turmeric, coriander, garlic powder, oregano, salt and pepper and cook for 30 seconds. Ingredientes.
Add the cumin with the adobo ingredients (into your bowl with the chicken). Hi, Rhonda! Great recipe! Dejamos unos minutos para que se integren los . Perfect amount of seasoning, I left out the Jalapeos but other than that, I didnt change a thing. Thank you!!!! Has great heat. Ive never had an issue using white rice. I have recently gotten into brining (since my chicken always seemed to come out dry). Thanks for the review . This time I took the chicken out, added more chicken broth, and continued to cook it for maybe 15 minutes more, on a simmer. So much flavorand a lot faster and healthier than other Arroz con Pollo recipes. Add the onions, saut for a couple of minutes, then add the pepper and celery. In my family of four. Viva la arroz con pollo! You can stir them into the rice once its done if you wish! If you are looking for a grain alternative, I would recommend subbing about 2/3 cup quinoa. (Delicious leftovers too!). Glad is was a hit for the whole family! Learn tried and true tips, ticks and methods. The dish is awesome. Regardless, this is really a great-tasting dish and the family loved it. Enjoy the jerk chicken! Love this recipe! Powered by Chicory Directions Preheat the oven to 350. Thanks for your note . Hello! Required fields are marked *. I did add the jalapeno for spice because I like spicy food, she said it was nice and albeit different, she had seconds! Sorry but Puerto Ricans do not use jalapeno the only Mexican so I think theres a little bit confusion there would that recipe. They help me make a healthy meal I can be proud of serving without using a lot of pre-packaged ingredients AND so quick and easy! I have made it once so far. Question: What kind of tomato sauce do you recommend? We really are not fond of it. So happy you love it! I must say, weve made this recipe at least a dozen times, and it has become a favorite in our household. Thank you for sharing. Happy New Year! Amazing hope youre loving this one! Aw Im so glad these recipes are helpful! Step 5. I think it just looks like more because of the bowls the spices were in. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. I recently solved a similar problem with my jambalaya by bringing it up to a boil and finishing in the oven, but it didnt work with this dish! For some reason, every one pot recipe with rice Ive made needs less liquid than called for. Ponemos el recipiente al microondas durante 1 minuto. Such rave reviews! Thank you for such a flavorful and simple recipe! <3. I serve it with fried sweet plantains. I havent tried it in an Instant Pot let me know if you do! Add beer; simmer and let it reduce for a few minutes. My entire family loved this recipe. Ah! Secondly, I used an entire large can of tomato sauce. Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. I really like the fact that this recipe uses boneless and skinless thighs since, in my experience, the chicken skin always gets soggy in arroz con pollo. Awesome recipe! I also added bay leaf before putting the lid on the rice. This recipe is a keeper! SO glad to hear you guys love this one, Debbie! Add the onions, green peppers, garlic and red bell pepper. Adapted from a Kraftfoods.com recipe to add more broccoli, broth and mozzarella cheese, and eliminate the grated Parmesan cheese. Dios te bendiga. Tell mama she gets 5 stars!! Never made arroz con pollo before, but now its definitely become a staple for me. So glad you loved it. We used baked tofu torn into chunks, or a vegan chicken alternative like Quorn or one of the local soy-based chicken alternatives. Im so glad you loved this! Feel free to cut down or cut out the cayenne pepper . Is there a sub for the cilantro? We took the skin off of our chicken before cooking to make the dish a bit lighter. It takes a lot longer to cook and I would NOT recommend it. One pan meal for the win! Another awesome AK dish . POLLO SAUCE: To Enchilada Sauce, add other ingredients. I recommend using a large pot regardless of portion size. Been making this for 40+ years. This made the meal even better, bringing in a childhood memory and some comfort food. Can also store in a jar in the fridge for up to 1-2 weeks should be fine. The perfect family dinner . Thank you for this easy but delicious recipe!! Im from the US and my husband is Colombian, and during quarantine Ive made a point to try making a lot of different countries chicken and rice dishes (every country has one). Thank you for your recipe. Now its important to remember that everyones version of arroz con pollo is different thats the great part about cooking is that you can really make it your own. Let me know how it goes with more chicken , AMAZING!! Do you think that I could use skin on, bone in chicken breasts? Have you tried it with wine? Super flavorful easy dinner with great reheat value, This ones perfect for leftovers! Thank you for sharing. Heat until the sherry is reduced. Because I will be making this again, perhaps for company, what would you suggest as a side dish ? What would you serve with this? Basmati is always sold out at my Whole Foods for some reason. I think so, but I havent personally tested it so Im not sure about cook time, sorry! 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. I will definitely be visiting your website again. Yes you can leave it out, it should still be delicious. I also didnt have any tomato sauce so I used some leftover salsa and extra water. I have made this twice the 1st time exactly as written. That will help me troubleshoot the star issue thank so much! Add the jar of Alfredo sauce. A way to spice up a weeknight meal. Place rice in a meal prep containers and top with 1 chicken thigh. The perfect mixture of spice and warmth (but not heat). En mi blog puedes encontrar otras recetas como esta Crema de Calabaza al Curry. Thanks. 1 cup short-grain rice such as Calasparra, Arborio or Calrose 2 tablespoons chopped parsley optional 3/4 cup frozen peas thawed Instructions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Combine wine and saffron; let stand until ready to use. I bought basmati rice. Im writing this review as I eat my second helping because I literally couldnt wait to tell the world how great this is. Thanks. Glad those adjustments worked out for you! Keep up the good work with all those wonderful recipes. This time I added a little extra broth because the first time I made it I found that the rice was too al dente at the end of the cooking time. Also, super love that its in our exclusive salad recipe for AKSaladChallenge! I made this and it was SO GOOD! 4. I have been looking for a recipe for arroz con pollo and this one looks very tasty! So happy to hear that, Marci! Just want to clarify to use in the adobo and sofrito. Well update that . Thanks so much for sharing! Now, I bet its tasty but it just is not anything close to Puerto Rican Arroz con Pollo. Very delicious! 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. Im so glad! Ive come to know that I like about half as much spice as Monique adds in her recipes, so I always adjust accordingly. Once oil is hot, add in chicken and season with a little more salt and pepper. 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. This recipe was delicious AND easy. Stir about half a cup of the stock into the rice mixture and cook over medium high heat; stir frequently, until stock is absorbed. 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. That makes me so happy!! Love this! Will definitely become a staple in our home! I just wish it had more veggies. Perfect for the quarantine time right now. I actually had to make it a second time 2 days later! And love the idea of green beans in here Thanks, Christine! Delicious! Mamas Puerto Rican Chicken and Rice is delicious and tempting. Only thing is it was organic and I didnt see the instruction on the bag to rinse it prior. And I love that its a one pan meal. Bring to a simmer then fold in the rice, peas and olive (if using) making sure they're evenly distributed. Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat to low, and cover. Will definitely be making this again. Happy you like it, Julia . Also, if youre cooking for one, Ive had a lot of success halving the recipe, and separating into exactly 2 meals. I brown chicken thighs or cut up The rice reminded me of a Bahamian peas and rice dish my mother used to make, with black-eyed peas. Please read my policy page. The recipe was easy and so tasty and flavorful. Youll want to use 1 3/4 teaspoons sazon! In a medium pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Then add in tomato sauce and water and stir well to combine. We used white king grain rice bc thats what I had on hand and it worked perfectly. I was NOT prepared for how delicious this was!! Thank you. Such a filling and balanced meal and oh so quick and good. While the chicken was marinating, I cooked the brown rice in my rice cooker on the white rice setting. Happy its on repeat in your kitchen . Absolutely Amazing! !We will definitely be making this again!! This is delicious and the more you make it, it gets faster and easier! Im glad the cauliflower rice worked out well, too! I used jasmine rice instead but I really enjoyed it! Im SO happy it came out perfectly and that you loved this one, Carissa . SO happy to hear that, Carol! Removemos bien, tapamos y ponemos de nuevo en el microondas durante 45 segundos. Can you let me know what device & browser youre using? Flavor wise, my chicken just tasted very plain, it didnt taste like it picked up the spices at all, I think I marinated for a couple of hours. You'll make this recipe again and again! Overall pretty good will make again! It was great! Full of flavor and everybody loves it. This is a very popular recipe and with all the spices Im surprised the chicken wouldnt come out as flavorful as one would hope. And, Ill be adding jalapeno, cuz I like heat always!!! Smoked sausage sounds delicious too . Amazing! Please check your inbox to receive your free download! Oh yay! Need to perfect the rice, mine was sticky, but all the flavor was there!! Add tomato sauce and cook for 3 to 5 minutes longer, until the sauce darkens. This is just the way my mom has always made it . Love this recipe so much! Can u use adobe dressing in packet and sofrito in jar? I have a case of pigeon peas from Amazon so I keep going back to this recipe. Hi Elizabeth! Im known for modifying recipes (my moms a stickler for following recipes more closely, so were not sure where I got it). I made this tonight and it was so good! I get nervous about one-pot rice dishes because sometimes the liguid to rice/veggie measurments are off, but this rice came out perfectly. So happy to hear that! Instead of increasing from 4 to 5, I recommend simply doubling the recipe so its less complicated. Im glad youre loving the one pan meals here, too! So excited that you all are enjoying this recipe . Add browned chicken on top. So glad you loved it!! So glad you both enjoyed! Always love hearing about peoples comfort meals And so cool that you lived in Puerto Rico! 4. My husband doesnt like peas, so I omit those but otherwise follow the directions exactly. Or maybe even a tiny bet less liquid? I even sent the recipe to my parents so they can try it. Add sherry and green onions. I dont know what went wrong. Amazing! This was absolutely the best Arroz con Pollo recipe Ive tried. The prep time listed is not accurate. 6. I just added more water so the rice wouldnt scorch, and kept it going about more minutes. Thanks for the note, though. baking dish. Yet another AK recipe that has earned its spot on the dinner rotation. the spice combinations absolutely made this dish. My 11 year made me promise Id make it again! I used jasmine rice since I didnt have basmati so I needed to add a little more water and cook the rice longer, but otherwise followed the recipe exactly. Comments? This recipe reminded me of food from an old, lost family recipe that Ive been trying to replicate for years. Ok so if i already have adobe and sofrito from the store how much do i use. So happy to hear that! TIA! Hi W. Thats why the recipe lists jalapeno as optional, and thats also why I added this note above: Now its important to remember that everyones version of Arroz con Pollo is different thats the great part about cooking is that you can really make it your own. I absolutely loved the flavors of this dish so different than the flavor profiles of other dinners we make, comforting and delicious. Thank you so very much for this very flavorful yet delicious comida! Keepem comin..please! To meal prep: This meal serves four. I will stop searching now. The thai chicken one with green beans and carrots is in my regular rotation. Love your recipes. How do i correctly measure 0.31 teaspoons of oregano or 1.56 cups of water? The flavors were delicious and we will definitely make again. I also added a whole drained can of pigeon peas. Its never taken that long to cook the rice for me! So true! 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 Even my 3 year old loved it. I can never say no to arroz con pollo. (So much rice!) I will definitely have to try making my own sazon too! Fed 7 people one raved about the dish more than the other, ie. 2. So happy to hear that youre loving this one (and that its approved by fussy eaters!) And I want learn more recipes from you. Im glad those little adjustments worked out well such a great dinner to meal prep! I made changes to accommodate what ingredients I had on hand, no jalapeo, no olives, no coriander. The only problem is there isnt enough for leftovers! It's about having the confidence to do what we were made to do. This meal is delicious and easy to make. 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. This is seriously delicious and a great way to make multiple meals at once in quarantine, especially if making enough for a whole chicken. As a busy new mom to twins and a toddler, and a Caribbean mwife of a Puerto Rican husband, I NEEDED this. Thanks for taking the time to leave a review, Omi! What kind of green pepper goes in the sofrito? Im so happy to hear that. Im planning to make these this weekend as meal prep I forgot the cilantro and lime but it was still amazing (though I wont forget them next time). I think if you have good Puerto Rican sofrito pre-made as well as Sazon, this recipe will go even quicker and produce the same amazing flavors. Our kids ended up eating seconds and kept asking for more! Excited to try your recipe this week should I substitute chicken stock for water? Chicken Lettuce Wraps. I do not rinse my rice prior to cooking, but you certainly can. That way overcooked the chicken. After a couple of minutes more, add the carrots. Perfect! Theyre not in the recipe instructions so I always forget to add them. I actually didnt go to Expo West! We looove this meal! Any ideas for what to do with the leftover rice? . Monique, this was amazing! Thanks so much! I hope you find more here that you love! I used lemon instead of lime since its all I had. However, I am curious about whether saffron is commonly used for this dish? -Im allergic to peas so I added 2 cups of cauliflower rice instead. Absolutely delicious. Yes exactly! It becomes second nature Glad you guys love it! Calories per serving:
My whole house smelled like sofrito it was fantastic. I used basmati rice as well. They arent at all like regular green peas, more like beans, and they were perfect for this dish. I usually double it using two skillets. I made this tonight and my husband and I both loved it! I already try poerto mama chicken hhmhmhm soo yummy and all my family like it. If so feel free to reduce the chili powder & cayenne next time! Youll make this recipe again and again! So happy to hear that! Wow!!! Use clean hands to toss the chicken in the mixture. My husband loves this staple. And how much salt? 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. I loved it! This is as good as it gets this will not let you down. Add Pollo Sauce and lemon. And tostones on the side YUM. Im so happy you're here. My 14 year old nephew spent the night and wanted to make Puerto Rican food to learn about his heritage. Loving all these recipes! Do you mean it was too spicy? 1. 4. Hi! I did the prep in the morning and cooking of the dish at dinnertime was so quick and easy. I have made this recipe twice so far and I have loved it both times! Im glad everyone liked it . love from down unda. Downloaded from G Internet, G Internet. I made it for my husband who requested authentic Puerto Rican Arroz con Pollo, and he said its perfect! I dont add oil to my recipe, And I also use fresh diced garlic. I make this one all the time, too. It was so flavorful and quick to get on the table. Your email address will not be published. We normally dont add saffron, but feel free to if youd like! I love this recipe.