Cuban Arroz Con Pollo Recipe

Cuban Arroz Con Pollo Recipe

from aspicyperspective.com
45 min
6 servings

The Best Cuban Arroz Con Pollo Recipe we've ever made! Learn How To Make Easy Arroz Con Pollo Cubano (Cuban Chicken and Rice.) A rustic one-pot dish with comforting appeal.

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds bone-in chicken pieces ((I used thighs and legs.))
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour ((or gluten-free baking flour))
  • 3 tablespoons Sazon Completa ("Cuban Complete Seasoning")
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large sweet onion, (peeled and chopped)
  • 1 large red bell pepper, (seeded and chopped)
  • 2 cups long-grain rice
  • 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro ((or parsley))

Directions

  1. 1

    Set out a large bowl. Add the flour and 1 1/2 tablespoons Sazon Completa to the bowl. Mix well. Then toss the chicken pieces in the flour mixture to fully coat.

  2. 2

    Set a large 7-8 quart sauté pan (or dutch oven) over medium heat. Add the oil. Once hot, place the chicken pieces to the pan. Brown the chicken on all sides, rotating every 2-3 minutes. (About 10 minutes total.) Then remove the chicken and set aside.

  3. 3

    Place the chopped onions and peppers in the pan. Sauté for 2 minutes. Then add in the rice and remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons Sazon Completa. Stir and sauté the rice for 2 more minutes.

  4. 4

    Stir in the chicken broth and tomato paste. Place the chicken pieces on top of the rice. Cover the pan with a heavy lid and bring to a boil.

  5. 5

    Once the broth is boiling, turn the heat down to medium-low and continue simmering for 20-23 minutes, until the rice is tender. (Keep the pot covered.) Fluff the rice and stir in the chopped cilantro.