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Home » Categories » Rice Dishes » Arroz con Pollo (Rice with Chicken)

Arroz con Pollo (Rice with Chicken)

Prep Time: 25m

Cooking Time: 35m

Another easy staple. Good as a meal on its own, or with beans and other side dishes.


Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
     
  • ½ cup Sofrito (see recipe)
     
  • 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, chopped
     
  • 1 can tomato sauce
     
  • 1 packet of Sazon
     
  • 2 cups short grain white rice
     
  • 1½ cups water
     
  • 1 tbsp salt

Instructions

  1. Pour olive oil into large, thick-walled aluminum pot, over medium heat. Add sofrito and sautee for about 1 minute.
     
  2. Add the chicken and cook for a couple minutes. Then add salt, Sazon, and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil.
     
  3. Add washed rice, and water. Bring back up to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low for approx. 30-35 minutes, or until the water has boiled off and the rice has cooked through. NOTE: Do not open or stir before 30 minutes!
     
  4. Remove from heat, and let sit for 10 minutes. Stir, and then serve.