Arroz con Pollo
A classic Latin American one-pot dish of tender chicken and saffron-infused rice with vegetables and olives.
⏱ 45 minServes 4Latin American
Ingredients
- •3 tablespoons olive oil
- •1.5 pounds chicken thighs, cut into chunks
- •1 medium onion, diced
- •4 cloves garlic, minced
- •1 red bell pepper, diced
- •2 cups long-grain white rice
- •1 teaspoon ground cumin
- •1 pinch saffron threads
- •3.5 cups chicken broth
- •1 cup frozen peas
- •1/2 cup green olives, sliced
- •1 teaspoon salt
- •1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
- 1Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- 2In the same pot, sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper for 3 minutes until softened.
- 3Add rice and cumin, stirring constantly for 2 minutes to coat the rice.
- 4Return chicken to the pot. Add chicken broth with saffron threads, peas, and olives. Stir well and bring to a boil.
- 5Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
- 6Remove from heat and let rest covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.
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