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Arroz con pollo

Arroz con pollo is a flavorful meal of chicken and rice. The whole family will enjoy it!

Course Main Course
Cuisine latin american
Keyword arroz con pollo, chicken and rice
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
rest time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 5
Author Carissa

Ingredients

  • 5 bone in chicken thighs
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 cups jasmine rice rinsed
  • 1/3 cup sofrito
  • 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 1 packet Sazon Goya coriander & annatto
  • 3 tsp chicken bouillon
  • 2 tbs vegetable oil
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 can sweet peas drained

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.

  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

  3. Add chicken and brown about 7 minutes per side, then brown the sides as well until fully golden.

  4. Remove chicken and set aside on a plate.

  5. Add a little more oil if needed, then add sofrito and cook 2 minutes.

  6. Stir in tomato sauce, Sazón, and chicken bouillon until well combined. Add rice and water, stir well.

  7. Stir in peas, then return chicken to the skillet.

  8. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook 25 minutes. Turn off heat and let rest 10 minutes before serving.