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Arroz Con Pollo (Chicken and Rice)
Ingredients
- 4skinless
boneless chicken breast halves
- ½ tspsalt
- ½ tspground black pepper
- ½ tsppaprika
- 3 tbspvegetable oil
- 1green bell pepper
chopped
- ¾ cchopped onion
- 1 ½ tspminced garlic
- 1 clong-grain white rice
- 1can chicken broth
- 1can stewed tomatoes
- ½ cwhite wine
- ⅛ tspsaffron
- 1 tbspchopped fresh parsley
Directions
- 1
Season chicken with a 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon paprika.
- 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add seasoned chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink in the center and golden brown on all sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer chicken onto a plate; set aside.
- 3
Add green pepper, onions, and garlic to the same skillet; cook and stir for 5 minutes. Add rice; cook and stir until rice is opaque, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in broth, tomatoes, white wine, and saffron. Stir in remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon paprika; bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- 4
Add chicken and stir until heated through. Stir in parsley and serve.
Arroz Con Pollo (Chicken and Rice)
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About this Recipe
Searching for a comforting, vibrant dinner that brings a taste of tradition to your table? This Arroz Con Pollo recipe delivers a truly satisfying one-pot meal, perfect for any weeknight when you crave authentic flavors without the fuss.
What makes this Arroz Con Pollo truly special is its clever layering of flavors, creating a rich and aromatic experience in every spoonful. The combination of vibrant green bell pepper and sweet onion, sautéed with pungent garlic, forms a savory foundation. Building on this, the earthy warmth of paprika, the distinct golden hue and delicate floral notes from saffron, and the tangy brightness of stewed tomatoes all work in harmony with succulent chicken. This thoughtful blend of ingredients ensures a deeply satisfying dish that comes together efficiently, with just 15 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of cooking.
Anticipate a hearty, colorful dish where tender, seasoned skinless, boneless chicken breast pieces meld seamlessly with fluffy long-grain white rice. Each bite offers a delightful balance of textures—the slight firmness of the rice, the succulence of the chicken, and the softness of the cooked vegetables. You'll enjoy the subtle sweetness of the green bell pepper and onion, amplified by aromatic garlic, and the savory depth provided by chicken broth and white wine. The unique, almost ethereal flavor of saffron truly sets this Arroz Con Pollo apart, making it a comforting and complete meal. It’s a robust flavor experience, thoughtfully designed to be a satisfying dinner at 471 calories per serving.
For those who prefer to avoid alcohol, you can easily substitute the white wine with an equal amount of additional chicken broth without compromising the liquid base of the dish. While this recipe specifically utilizes skinless, boneless chicken breast halves for their lean texture, the underlying aromatic profile remains robust. You might also consider adjusting the amount of fresh parsley to your personal preference, or for a slightly different herbal note, cilantro makes a suitable fresh herb alternative.
This Arroz Con Pollo is a complete and flavorful meal on its own, making it an excellent choice for a cozy family dinner or when you need a substantial dish ready without extensive effort. To complement its richness, simply serve it alongside a crisp, lightly dressed green salad.