My family and I loved it. Thanks for good full recipe. And yes! Crowd pleaser! This is the most delicious recipe ever! This recipe was amazing. Im writing this review as I eat my second helping because I literally couldnt wait to tell the world how great this is. Our kids ended up eating seconds and kept asking for more! Everyones spice preferences are a bit different, so feel free to reduce the cayenne & chili powder next time! Youll add specific amounts for the adobo seasoning (all amounts listed under for the adobo seasoning in the ingredients) and then different spices for the sofrito & rice (all amounts listed under for the sofrito & rice in the ingredients). This recipe is fantastic! Glad is was a hit for the whole family! You can stir them into the rice once its done if you wish! My whole house smelled like sofrito it was fantastic. Thank you. This recipe is absolutely amazing!! I actually didnt go to Expo West! I did include a seeded jalapeo and served with avocado slices to complement the heat from the seasonings. I give it a 5 star rating out of 5. We love this recipe! I just wish it had more veggies. Love this recipe! SEE MORE >>. After 20-25 minutes, most of the liquid should be absorbed and rice should be cooked. I cant stop making this. Im so happy you're here. Perfect! That way overcooked the chicken. Thank you for your recipe. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil on medium-high heat. It was always amazing! Always use Uncle Bens rice and comes out great. Thanks so much for your help! So happy to hear you loved it, though . Happy cooking! I tried this tonight and boy, was it delicious! And I love that its a one pan meal. Yes this is fine to marinate the chicken for up to 8 hours! It's about having the confidence to do what we were made to do. Right? You'll make this recipe again and again! If we have sazon seasoning available, can we use that for the chicken instead? Super easy to make and had a lot of flavor. Hello from Western Australia, Ive just made this for work lunch tomorrow. Either way it was fantastic, I used my cast iron pan and it was perfect. This recipe is . This ones my favorite comfort food too . One of my favorite meals and so good for leftovers! Cant wait for you to try more! Ive made some arroz con pollo before but this recipe is especially flavorful. I find it very flavorful as is but feel free to use stock! This really simplifies things for a busy work night. Drenar las verduras con fideos y aderezarlas con el aceite de ajonjol, vinagre de arroz, salsa de soya baja en sodio, ralladura y jugo de limn al gusto. Delicious recipe, easy and very satisfying. Now that I know to use boneless, skinless next time, it certainly is an AWESOME recipe for weeknights that would take you just about 30 minutes (if not marinating). Im so glad!! Enjoy! The white rice is much easier to work with! The first time I used a skillet as directed, but thought it must be too wide, given the uneven cooking of the rice. Glad you loved it Denise!! I think that should work but youd have to use a pretty big pot / pan . I tried to give this 5 stars but it would only go up to 4 for some reason. I made extra white rice to eat in case my 9 year old didnt like it, but she loved it! Thank you. Add tomato sauce, olives, and peas and cook 5 more minutes. What kind of green pepper goes in the sofrito? By this time, the rice should be cooked. Im so glad to hear you loved it . Add the onions, green peppers, garlic and red bell pepper. 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. Am. Im SO glad youre loving it. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes. I already have sofrito prepared. Add one small diced onion and 2 minced cloves of garlic and cook for a couple of minutes. Ive made it twice now. Reduce heat to medium, and saut until liquid is mostly evaporated and sofrito thickens to a paste, about 7 to 10 minutes. So happy to hear that! I followed the recipe exactly and it came out perfect. I used chicken breasts (and they were pretty big) so that may part of the reason be why it didnt come out so great.. Im not sure because this recipe calls for making your own wish i could be more helpful, but I havent tested them with store-bought adobe/sofrito. I like the idea to sub with cauliflower rice, but the original recipes sounds amazing! This is incredible and so easy and flavorful! My kids loved this, even the picky one! Reheat the skillet over low heat and add the onion, pepper, garlic, cumin, and oregano and cook until the onion is softened, about 10 minutes. This is an authentic recipe, everyone loved it! Its a keeper. Youll have to try these one pan meals next . Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet immediately and cook for 20-25 minutes. YAYE! Hi! However my rice didnt cook. We made this tonight and it was fantastic! The perfect dinner . Amazing!! You can add them in at either spot. Its outstanding. Enjoy the jerk chicken! I made sure just to wash and soak the rice ahead of time and it came out perfect and fluffy after 25 minutes. Love one-pan dinners! Garnish with cilantro and serve with a squeeze of fresh lime juice. This is our take on it, and one I know youre going to love! Glad those adjustments worked out for you! Would chicken broth work in lieu of water? So, so good! I need to try your version! It turned out really nice! 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. Such a great weeknight dinner. I used a whole cut up chicken, 4lb. Have you tried it with wine? The rice was great even for leftovers and plenty of it. Glad you enjoyed! Only tweaks I made was I used chicken broth instead of water and I used canned pink peas . 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? Perfect amount of seasoning, I left out the Jalapeos but other than that, I didnt change a thing. This is a staple in the weeknight dinner rotation! Absolutely! She's also our expert pie crimper. I was wondering if I can leave the coriander out? Help I increased the recipe servings from 4 to 5 and I dont know how to measure the ingredients. Youll want to use 1 3/4 teaspoons sazon! Followed recipe ingredients exactly, but browned the bone in chicken for 10 minutes each side, in a COVERED cast iron frying pan. Its never taken that long to cook the rice for me! This will be a staple at my house! Best version of arroz con pollo Ive ever had. I subbed vegan chorizo for the chicken. Glad you enjoyed this one . Step 3 To same skillet over medium heat, add. Delicious! Thank you. This post may contain affiliate links, which means that I make a small commission off items you purchase at no additional cost to you. Absolutely Amazing! Will it alter the taste too much? Moms know whats up! Doubled the recipe made in a Lodge 12 inch cast iron pan with the extra heavy lid. Can we sub these ingredients with sazon seasoning and sofrito found at store? Thanks. Used jalapeo, but not the olives.really delicious, healthy and economical (about $2.00 per serving with chicken on sale). The rice is so flavorful you'll be eating it straight out of pan and we won't blame you. I love that. This recipe is a keeper for dinner for sure! Ah this is the best! Thanks for sharing all of thisSO happy that you all loved it, Robert! There was a consensus among seven people this is an awesome dish all the credit to whoever put this out there. So happy to hear that, Cory! I love cooking, im from Jakarta, Indonesia. Please thank Mama! Cook time listed is also questionable. Father-in-law took the recipe home and my husband said its his favorite thing Ive ever made! Made this last night and like all of your recipes it was absolutely delicious. Add more salt and pepper to taste. We always used kidney beans, not peas, but I liked the idea of peas, so I used both! So happy it was easy and quick to make and that you loved it, Ann! Such a filling and balanced meal and oh so quick and good. whole chicken. My entire family loved this recipe. We normally dont add saffron, but feel free to if youd like! Tweaked it a bitused black beans instead of peas. Plenty of Hispanic grocery stores around to visit! It looks delicious.. U think I can still make without coriander or turmeric.. My chicken was meh. Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. 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. Stir a good pinch of saffron into the vegetable mixture and cook for another minute. One of my fav comfort meals . and loved it even more this time around. Perfect! The rice was very tasty, but saucy, not fluffy. I did a couple of minor changes to suit our needs/tastes but in the end the recipe was a total win. A bell pepper or a poblano?Thanks! Thanks for leaving a review . I will learn how to cook this dish. I have a case of pigeon peas from Amazon so I keep going back to this recipe. Since discovering it, Ive made it at least half a dozen times. Thanks so much! Im so happy that you loved this one . Full of flavor and everybody loves it. 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. Used the olives, as well as the jalapeo. How did you use it. SO happy you loved it, Annelise! Tomato sauce is ketchup here. So glad you both enjoyed! Very good, fun to make, great recipe!!!! Can u use adobe dressing in packet and sofrito in jar? I prefer after though . Love your recipes! If it would work, would you recommend the same quantity? I was not exactly accurate with measurements. Took me longer to make but its become a staple!! Retiramos. It is so flavorful and easy to make. Directions Spray a nonstick pot with Pam. Add the chicken and brown on all sides, about 6 . I serve it with fried sweet plantains. !I made it with frozen peas, but I have access to both canned and dried pigeon peas. I dont know what went wrong. Regardless, this is really a great-tasting dish and the family loved it. Add the uncooked rice and tomatoes and stir well. The only thing I changed was doubling the recipe and it was perfect. And tostones on the side YUM. Hi, Nancy! 3. They make all the difference to juicy flavorful chicken. Hi! I forgot the cilantro and lime but it was still amazing (though I wont forget them next time). I absolutely loved the flavors of this dish so different than the flavor profiles of other dinners we make, comforting and delicious. I dont know if substituting the broth for the water affects the way the rice softens? Add the rice and stir until all of the rice is coated in oil. I would suggest trying with chicken thighs as the recipe calls for. Love the fact that there is no MSG or that salty taste. Nice flavor, but definitely more Mexican flavor profile than Puerto Rican. 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 get nervous about one-pot rice dishes because sometimes the liguid to rice/veggie measurments are off, but this rice came out perfectly. I have added chick peas a couple times but it tastes better without! Chang's. Even my very picky kids loved it! I definitely want to try this. We took the skin off of our chicken before cooking to make the dish a bit lighter. We enjoyed it quite a bit. This recipe was delicious AND easy. I just had a couple questions: 2. Absolutely delicious! I, myself am vegan, so I didnt have any of his, however, I did make just the rice and pigeon peas portion and thoroughly enjoyed it. We used white king grain rice bc thats what I had on hand and it worked perfectly. One of my favorite dinners, too . It is heavily spiced without being spicy, which great because Colombians cant handle heat, haha. An inclusive nutritional breakdown will encourage more visitors. Nice!! The only problem is there isnt enough for leftovers! Dios te bendiga. Delicious dinner! If I have a jar of already prepared sofrito how much would I add in? Im so happy you guys enjoyed this one . Ive made this several times and wouldnt change a thing. Hopefully if I were to double everything up, it will still turn out the same. I will share this one with my aunties! Quick and easy, and going into the rotation for sure. Saut Vegetables and Combine Everything. Great recipe! I used brown basmati rice with great success. To meal prep: This meal serves four. Pretty cool formula. (And the green olives are genius). The rice was much better. And oh yes with the peas! Welcome back to my kitchen first of all I want to thank you for being part of our family, and allowing me to be part of yours!!!! This looks so good! Hello But I keep making this dang thing. In a medium pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. The dish is awesome. Its one of my go tos, Made this for my puerto rican step daughter and it was a hit! Another great recipe, thank you!! Heat together and serve. I do not rinse my rice prior to cooking, but you certainly can. Canned pigeon peas are whats called for in the recipe . Hope its better next time! Im south Asian so just assume everything is bland but this has so much flavor and texture. So happy to hear that, Samantha! Which one is recommended for this recipe? 4. We may earn commission from the links on this page. So glad to have found your site! This is the second time I made this recipeI love the flavors. Shake the bag, making sure the chicken is well coated. Weve made this for family dinner twice now + everyone loves it. I just know not everyone likes burnt, haha.) Amazing! Your email address will not be published. Reigning from Oklahoma, she's also our go-to for all things regarding Midwestern cuisine. Its my husbands go to suggestion when were meal planning for the week and is one he loves to cook for us. The thai chicken one with green beans and carrots is in my regular rotation. -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. It was a hit with the family. Thanks! And yes cilantro is like coriander . Thank you. Veris que el color de la masa ira cambiando de blanco a translcido. Coriander and Cilantro are fantastic for this dish. So happy you found this one and that it was a hit Perfect dinner! Rice was not ready after 30 minutes, 40 minutes, 50 minutes. WINE: SANGRIA. Judging by the delicious aroma, it will be dinner tonight! Shoot sorry that happened to the simmered chicken! We LOVED it! Sooo delicious!! We loved this chicken dinner. Love this recipe I add andouille sausage to spice it up! Those of Spanish / Italian heritage thought it was fabulous. an elite cafemedia food publisher | Site by KC & A+A. Also dont forget to use a bigger pot/pan. Add browned chicken on top. My rice burned a little on the bottom after simmering on low for 20 min but it wasnt really bad to add a little crunch. This recipe reminded me of food from an old, lost family recipe that Ive been trying to replicate for years. So true! So glad you loved it! I make it along with our favorite black bean soup. So glad you found this one and that everyone loved it! Simmer for about 15-20 mins. We always have a few bottles of hot sauce on the table to go with it. This was the best arroz con pollo I have eaten!!! If I use cauliflower rice should I adjust anything in the recipe? Fixed . Loved this recipe, flavors were so good!! (If you do not have a skillet a large pot will also work very well!) Step 1. This comforting dish is easy to make and the perfect nourishing weeknight meal. Saute veggies: Add onion to skillet and cook for a couple minutes until onion is translucent. Mexican souffle, with beef or pork simmered in almonds, raisins and wine, $5.95; arroz con pollo, chicken with mushrooms, onions and tomatoes served with rice, $7.25; chili verde, pork. Ill keep em coming . This was absolutely incredible. 4. One of my all time favorites , Could you please tell the equivalent of tomato sauce for Australia. 2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice rinsed and washed 4 cups chicken stock 8 ounces tomato sauce 1/2 teaspoon annatto powder, bijol, or turmeric to color the rice 1 bay leaf 2 teaspoons dried oregano 2 teaspoons ground cumin Salt + pepper to taste 1/2 cup frozen peas Instructions I have tried with jasmine and jasmati rice and both of those I have ended up with crunchy rice on the bottom and I still. It becomes second nature Glad you guys love it! Added the vegetables, then rice spice, then the drained pigeon peas, then rice, and finally the tomato sauce combined with water. Thank you for such a flavorful and simple recipe! I have some leftover cauliflower I can pulse up to use. If thats an OK sub, what measurements should we use? Chicken Lettuce Wraps. Ive even had success subbing in corn, beans, or other veggies depending on what I have, but the original recipe is the best. And now I crave it weekly. I plan to make this for dinner, but I just had a quick question. I have saved your website and I will be making several of your recipes; normally I try to go back and forth from blog to blog for recipes, but you have an amazing variety of the kinds of recipes my family enjoys. I bought the ingredients to make your saison. Ive never had an issue using white rice. Heat until the sherry is reduced. So glad you loved it and that you enjoyed the leftovers, too . Its one to put in my recipe collection. Ive made quite a few of your recipes over the years! I loved it! So good. Thanks. Perfect for weeknights (and it makes the best leftovers). Try it! Then add in tomato sauce and water and stir well to combine. Can also store in a jar in the fridge for up to 1-2 weeks should be fine. Im glad the cauliflower rice worked out well, too! Serve with white rice and tomato wedges. So happy to hear that! Getting the spices out and measured always adds time to my cooking so having them mixed first made everything so quick. Made recipe as you presented including the optionals. Add in 1 tablespoon olive oil and your adobo seasoning: cumin, paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, coriander, salt and pepper. So happy to her that! the chicken was bursting with flavor, and I could eat this rice all day, there was not a grain of rice left in the pan. Excellent receipt! Its one of my all-time favorites delicious and comforting. Easy, quick, and SO delicious. My 14 year old nephew spent the night and wanted to make Puerto Rican food to learn about his heritage. Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet immediately and cook for 20-25 minutes. So glad you love it! Allow to simmer for 10 minutes. Happy New Year! Husband is Puerto Rican and loved this recipe! And yes, use the same quantity as the tomato sauce. Exactly what Ive been looking for. Add tomato sauce and cook for 3 to 5 minutes longer, until the sauce darkens. I live in Japan and we dont have green bell peppers here, just piman which is a kind of green pepper but the taste is a lot more bitter and not very nice, my husband hates it haha. I made one small mistake, but it still came out great. I loved the chopping and making the seasoning from scratch. 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. My family loves it! I put the green peas on the side. So much flavorand a lot faster and healthier than other Arroz con Pollo recipes. I used extra bell peppers and onion and paella rice (which looked similar to risotto). Required fields are marked *. Cant wait to make it again. So happy to hear that. Oh, and a one pan meal.whats not to like. It is so flavorful, so delicious that it quickly became a family favorite! My kids, husband and mother all loved it! Thank you! I even sent the recipe to my parents so they can try it. Comments? Do you rinse your rice? I just wanted to thank you for this delicious recipe! or even coquito, I would love to have them and my family would certainly enjoy them. Sounds like you didnt cook it long enough or had your heat too low. Step 5. A way to spice up a weeknight meal. Cant wait to try this! Add Pollo Sauce and lemon. Very delicious! I made this for dinner tonight and it was soooo delicious and filling! Thank you. My only suggestion is that you might want to double the recipe so you have leftovers. The rice reminded me of a Bahamian peas and rice dish my mother used to make, with black-eyed peas. 6. Love this recipe so much! I rarely cook the same thing spaced out less than a month or two apart and this dish is on an almost weekly rotation.I amp up the veggie amount substantially using any veggies on hand and sometimes use more chicken but to the same ratio of rice. Im so happy to hear that. Learn tried and true tips, ticks and methods. I swear by this recipe! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!! !, Can you tell me how you used cauliflower rice? Freshly baked content from the creators at Youre so welcome. I work from home now and love recipes like this where I can do some prep for throughout the day (blend the spices, do some chopping) and then they come together quickly at dinnertime. I cook a lot and this is definitely something I will add into my meal rotation. We loved this! Question: What kind of tomato sauce do you recommend? THIS WAS ABSOLUTELY AWESOME. Delish editors handpick every product we feature. It was SO flavorful in the most unexpected ways.
