I made this last night-it is DELICIOUS!! Going to try the Jerk one-pot next! Thank you! Am. I modified nothing. Just made this and my sister and I cant get enough of it!!! Im so glad! I am so glad I stumbled on your site. Im from the US and my husband is Colombian, and during quarantine Ive made a point to try making a lot of different countries chicken and rice dishes (every country has one). Also for the marinara sauce I think it would be okay to use if you want to use it up! So happy to her that! We absolutely loved the rice! Mamas Puerto Rican Chicken and Rice is delicious and tempting. We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we back. Thank you SO much, Carol! Thank you so much for sharing! baking dish. So happy to hear that Debi! I will stop searching now. Sorry, but in the video that doesnt look like the spice quantities (1/2 teaspoon) you have in the ingredients list. One pan meal for the win! Thank you for this! Awesome recipe! I add add about a 1/8c of olives and peas. It takes a lot longer to cook and I would NOT recommend it. YUMM. Hi W. Thats why the recipe lists jalapeno as optional, and thats also why I added this note above: Now its important to remember that everyones version of Arroz con Pollo is different thats the great part about cooking is that you can really make it your own. Do those go in with the peas? This is a GREAT recipe using a lot of what was in the fridge. When I was young, we basically lived off rice and beans. Veris que el color de la masa ira cambiando de blanco a translcido. I used your beautiful spice recommendations, but also cooked as I remembered: thighs and legs, bone in, skin on. I commented on this recipe earlier but forgot to leave a rating. The flavors magically come together to make a cozy but still nourishing meal. Hi, Rhonda! The flavors are amazing and the recipe is absolutely perfect. Glad it was worth the time it took to make it . Do you mean it was too spicy? Thanks for sharing. So happy to hear that, Samantha! SO happy the whole fam loved it, Angie . Im glad you both loved it (even with a little bit of burnt rice!) I usually double it using two skillets. What kind of green pepper goes in the sofrito? Emplatar los fideos con los vegetales verdes y acompaar con las pechugas de pollo. Will for sure be making this again! So glad the whole family loved it and that the extra chicken worked out well! If I use that, am I substituting it for the cilantro, pepper, and onion since all of that is in it? I am not a chef, but also not a novice cook. So happy it was easy and quick to make and that you loved it, Ann! So true! Garnish with cilantro and serve with a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Thank you for sharing such amazing recipes! Ive never had an issue using white rice. AMAZING! Either way it was fantastic, I used my cast iron pan and it was perfect. If thats an OK sub, what measurements should we use? Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. I think that should work but youd have to use a pretty big pot / pan . It was SO flavorful in the most unexpected ways. Place the seasoned chicken over top of the rice, nestling it in a bit. I just made this recipe for a virtual cooking class last night and it was awesome! I wanted crispy chicken skin. 1. It comes out to about 1 1/2 tablespoons adobo and 1 3/4 teaspoons sazon! I will definitely be visiting your website again. Must be from someone else . This is a staple in the weeknight dinner rotation! Downloaded from G Internet, G Internet. So much flavor! Not cooking all the way through? I cant comment what they want people to do, but it is quite a terrifying feeling to be able breathe yet not feel you can get enough air: one way for many people to express their love for themselves is being respectful of their sodium intake, and making appropriate dietary choices. Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet immediately and cook for 20-25 minutes. I get nervous about one-pot rice dishes because sometimes the liguid to rice/veggie measurments are off, but this rice came out perfectly. Plenty of Hispanic grocery stores around to visit! Want to try it later but questionis this spicy (looking at the cayenne in the ingredients list)? Bring to a simmer then fold in the rice, peas and olive (if using) making sure they're evenly distributed. Woo hoo!! Pressure cook on High for 10 minutes. Aw thank you!! The flavors were perfect, and you reminded me just how simple it is to make your own sofrito and how much better than Goya it is If you have Mamas recipe for arroz con gandules, or our absolute favorite, rellena de papa ((PLEASE!!!)) 2. I highly recommend that everyone try this phenomenal recipe! Hi! And yes the sazon is great this way. Such a comfort meal, right?? I doubled your recipe. Nice!! Like the amount of water? Love this recipe I add andouille sausage to spice it up! Im so glad that it was easy and delicious! And tostones on the side YUM. This looks amazing! Hi! . This is being added to our rotation!! Yep! Thank you for helping me get closer to a childhood favorite! (I doubled the recipe too and used 12 chicken thighs with no problems ). The rice turned out perfect! That everyone includes adults + littles from 4-9 yrs old. I love cooking, im from Jakarta, Indonesia. I altered this recipe in two ways. Overall pretty good will make again! Check out the notes section of the recipe Id recommend 2/3 cup. Ive never tried the sofrito in a jar, BUT you can quadruple or double the recipe here for Sofrito make it in a food processor and you can divide in an ice cube tray and freeze it so you dont have to make it every time! It wont me select more than 3!! Required fields are marked *. The squeeze of lime on top right before eating is perfect. You do not brown the rice! Amazing! Please check your inbox to receive your free download! So happy you found this one and that it was a hit Perfect dinner! We both love spicy food and this one was great! Fantastic! We welcome you to our Ambitious Kitchen. And I love that its a one pan meal. Add chicken and cook until golden, 5 minutes per side. I have made this twice now for family and friends and it has gone down a treat (they are really fussy BTW). So excited that you all are enjoying this recipe . I made this dishIt was very tasty, although it was WAY too hot.WAY too hot. It becomes second nature Glad you guys love it! 1. Thanks so much!!! The rice is so flavorful you'll be eating it straight out of pan and we won't blame you. Im so glad this is a staple for you one of my favs, too! Absolutely delicious! Im so glad youre finding recipes here for the whole family youll have to try my moms arroz con gandules here! Ive made quite a few of your recipes over the years! Hmmm I havent had an issue with the rice cooking unevenly perhaps try giving it a stir halfway through. I just wish it had more veggies. I tried this tonight and boy, was it delicious! Excellent recipe. Our family loves this! Please proof your recipe. Im glad you loved this one. Add tomato sauce and cook for 3 to 5 minutes longer, until the sauce darkens. We normally dont add saffron, but feel free to if youd like! I may have added to much water to make up for the drumsticks! Add in 1 tablespoon olive oil and your adobo seasoning: cumin, paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, coriander, salt and pepper. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Hope I can make this just like your. Amazing! Im so happy you found AK! 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Is this something that would be beneficial, detrimental, or would it not make a difference in your opinion? This recipe was amazing. Heat together and serve. My grandmother was Puerto Rican and made fabulous dishes. I made this , it was absolutely delicious! I cut up the sofrito and measured out the seasonings while the chicken marinated. Sprinkle the chicken pieces with salt (skip salting the chicken if you're using kosher meat) and chili powder. This was absolutely superb! I think if you have good Puerto Rican sofrito pre-made as well as Sazon, this recipe will go even quicker and produce the same amazing flavors. Hello When browning the rice, we are only browning it, correct? The dish was fantastic. Can u use adobe dressing in packet and sofrito in jar? And yes, these are perfect for customizing spice-wise . Great recipe! I make it along with our favorite black bean soup. Very simple make, so much flavor. If doubling the rice portion of the recipe, would you suggest adding in 2 cups of tomato sauce for 2 cups of rice? Fluff the rice with a fork. Im so glad you loved this! Cant wait for you to try more! Youre so welcome. Heat the oil in a 12-inch high-sided skillet over high heat until hot but not smoking. This was a lovely recipe, It was surprising easy to make to and one i will be making again. We used baked tofu torn into chunks, or a vegan chicken alternative like Quorn or one of the local soy-based chicken alternatives. So happy to hear that! I made it exactly as written with the jalapenos, I didnt have pigeon peas (will look for them to use next time) so used the green peas. We dont include sodium in our nutrition section because it can vary greatly depending on the brands of ingredients you use. Add the rice and stock. Hi, this web browser has Javascript disabled. Loved the green olives with it. Set aside. Been waiting for this one!!! Very good dinner. Freshly baked content from the creators at Did it turn out watery? Cheers! Thank you for another fab weeknight ( or special occasion) dinner!! So happy to hear you loved it, though . I usually use McCormick see the product here , Delicioso. I made it with quinoa instead of rice so good! Thanks, Monique! Can you let me know what device & browser youre using? Thank you for all your recipes! As a result, several features will be disabled. Healthy and delicious. when I see and read your story is very interesting. I have made it once so far. Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet immediately and cook for 20-25 minutes. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Happy new year . This was so dang delicious! Will it alter the taste too much? My husband loves this staple. xx, So happy to hear that! Help I increased the recipe servings from 4 to 5 and I dont know how to measure the ingredients. I served with just some simple steamed broccoli, This recipe is AMAZING!!!!!!!!!! I made it for my husband who requested authentic Puerto Rican Arroz con Pollo, and he said its perfect! Im so happy that you loved this one . Im so happy to hear that. Followed recipe ingredients exactly, but browned the bone in chicken for 10 minutes each side, in a COVERED cast iron frying pan. Saute for 2-3 minutes, then add in your spices (also known as homemade sazon spices): cumin, turmeric, coriander, garlic powder, oregano, salt and pepper and cook for 30 seconds. So much flavorand a lot faster and healthier than other Arroz con Pollo recipes. I really loved the homemade sofrito and adobo seasoning..will definitely be making on the regular and applying this adobo mix to other dishes. So glad you loved it! served with black beans. 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. And good to know about the rice. Sprinkle both sides of chicken with garlic salt and pepper; place over rice. I also added a couple spices to the adobo seasonings. We enjoyed it quite a bit. Thank you for sharing. I really like the fact that this recipe uses boneless and skinless thighs since, in my experience, the chicken skin always gets soggy in arroz con pollo. Simmer for 5-10 minutes. We always had habichuelas ( light red kidney beans) with our rice.white rice during the week,,,arroz con pollo on Sundays. Add the spices and tomato paste and cook until the pan becomes dry. Amazing! This recipe is a killer one pot flavour explosion! Those of Spanish / Italian heritage thought it was fabulous. Amazing! And yes cilantro is like coriander . I followed the recipe exactly and it came out perfect. I would suggest trying with chicken thighs as the recipe calls for. Ill never need to look for another one! 4. Oh, amazing!! Im not so keen on spicy food but the heat that I tasted was just the right amount. Makinze is currently Food Editor for Delish, where she develops recipes, creates and hosts recipe videos and is our current baking queen.. You can add them in at either spot. And yes, use the same quantity as the tomato sauce. We took the skin off of our chicken before cooking to make the dish a bit lighter. I did use the option jalapeo, not the olives. Im glad that worked out with your rice cooker. Im ready to make this and have no idea how much I should use. And how much salt? My family is Puerto Rican and I somehow missed my Abuelitas recipe for arroz con pollo. It is heavily spiced without being spicy, which great because Colombians cant handle heat, haha. Absolutely! Thank you so much for the recipe! Loving all these recipes! Add canned tomatoes, broth, and bay leaf; bring to a low simmer. This dish comes together quickly and is TOTALLY worth it. Glad you loved it Denise!! I didnt have pigeon peas, but I subbed them with black beans and they worked really well. Is the chili powder the kind thats a blend of spices like cumin and paprika etc (i.e used to make American chili),, or is it a single kind of chile powder? I need to try your version! Spectacular, easy dish! Probably the best Arroz con Pollo I have had. 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 did add the chopped jalapeos to spice up but probably delicious either way. A little bit of thyme also pairs very nicely with the coriander and cumin, and Ive become quite fond of using a mix of black and white pepper for a slightly earthy taste. Nice flavor, but definitely more Mexican flavor profile than Puerto Rican. This recipe is a keeper for dinner for sure! I have made this twice the 1st time exactly as written. Use tongs to turn the chicken and . Love jalapeo in here, and black beans are a great addition . I will share this one with my aunties! This meal is now in our regular rotation! They arent at all like regular green peas, more like beans, and they were perfect for this dish. Your email address will not be published. My kids loved this, even the picky one! This is going on the rotation for sure!! Absolutely delicious! Family loved it. Retiramos la pasta y mezclamos con la carne y los championes. Arroz con pollo literally translates to rice with chicken in Spanish. I dont know what went wrong. I have some leftover cauliflower I can pulse up to use. Made this last night and like all of your recipes it was absolutely delicious. How much did you use? Happy cooking! Add the uncooked rice and tomatoes and stir well. If I decide to use Goya sazon and adobo, how much should I use for this recipe? A note about the pigeon peas I found some Goya pigeon peas in the Hispanic section of my local grocery store so I used those. I am OBSESSED with this recipe. You'll make this recipe again and again! Dejamos unos minutos para que se integren los . I loved the chopping and making the seasoning from scratch. The first time I used a skillet as directed, but thought it must be too wide, given the uneven cooking of the rice. both delish you cant fault this recipe! I used half a jalapeo and half the cayenne pepper! I had everything on hand and made it exactly as written. Delicious! Obsessed. Cauliflower rice works well in this recipe. Does the timing change for the cauliflower rice? My sons friend joined us for dinner and devoured two plates full. Wow!!! The rice reminded me of a Bahamian peas and rice dish my mother used to make, with black-eyed peas. Dont get me wrong, my mom made hundreds of recipes, but that was the one I remembered the most. If you mean chicken, then yes, you are just browning the chicken 5. SO happy to hear that, Carol! Love one pan dinners. I substituted chicken stock for the water. The perfect dinner . I will be making this on a regular basis for dinner. bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and drumsticks. It's an easy one pot meal that doesn't taste like one. So happy you both loved this one! Then add in tomato sauce and water and stir well to combine.