I also doubled the last cooking time. Im not so keen on spicy food but the heat that I tasted was just the right amount. Add the onions, saut for a couple of minutes, then add the pepper and celery. Aw thank you so much, Paula! Amazing flavor and I was even missing a couple ingredients! 3. Bring to a simmer then fold in the rice, peas and olive (if using) making sure they're evenly distributed. Add the cumin with the adobo ingredients (into your bowl with the chicken). I have made it once so far. Is there an Insta-Pot version of this recipe? All of the measurements are listed in the ingredients, which is how recipes are typically written. Aw thank you!! Enjoy! If I use cauliflower rice should I adjust anything in the recipe? My husband loves this staple. So glad you enjoyed. Such rave reviews! Because I will be making this again, perhaps for company, what would you suggest as a side dish ? This meal is now in our regular rotation! Its a tough meal combination to beat enjoying a veggie-filled soup leaving you filled up and ready to move back to other productive activities! Hi! Love this recipe! Season with salt and pepper. I did include a seeded jalapeo and served with avocado slices to complement the heat from the seasonings. Im so glad! Love that! Add tomato sauce, olives, and peas and cook 5 more minutes. Simple to make and my family loved it. The squeeze of lime on top right before eating is perfect. When I was young, we basically lived off rice and beans. 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. Hi Jennie! Veris que el color de la masa ira cambiando de blanco a translcido. How much of each should be used in the recipe, e.g., 1 tablespoon, 1 teaspoon? The flavors are amazing and the recipe is absolutely perfect. I modified nothing. I have located and purchased Green Pigeon Peas! Heat thoroughly. I just made this recipe and loved it..please pass on more Puerto Rican recipes. My husband hates peas and even he had 3 servings, couldnt stop eating it! Im so happy you found this one! In the end, great flavor and my customers were satisfied, but be prepared to spend more time on this that listed. Which one is recommended for this recipe? the spice combinations absolutely made this dish. Hi, Tom. So glad you love it! Glad it still tasted great! We loved it! Step 1. Thank you! We welcome you to our Ambitious Kitchen. Its pretty funny to me, because i have lots of bookmarked recipes since way before this quarantine. I will definitely be visiting your website again. I used basmati rice as well. Garnish with cilantro and serve with a squeeze of fresh lime juice. .css-13cdu9y{display:block;font-family:GTHaptikBold,Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:0;margin-top:0;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}@media (any-hover: hover){.css-13cdu9y:hover{color:link-hover;}}@media(max-width: 48rem){.css-13cdu9y{font-size:1.18581rem;line-height:1.2;margin-bottom:0.625rem;}}@media(min-width: 40.625rem){.css-13cdu9y{line-height:1.2;}}@media(min-width: 48rem){.css-13cdu9y{font-size:1.23488rem;line-height:1.2;margin-bottom:0rem;}}@media(min-width: 64rem){.css-13cdu9y{font-size:1.23488rem;line-height:1.1;margin-bottom:-0.5rem;}}Creamy Lemon Parmesan Chicken, Slow-Cooker Chicken Thighs = Weeknight Dinner MVP, Copycat P.F. So glad you found this one and that everyone loved it! The cauliflower was just for extra veg. Remove lid and fluff with a fork. I made this tonight and it was an absolute hit!! I guess we can call this dish Puerto Rican since your mom is full Puerto Rican and arroz con pollo because it has rice and chicken but jalapeos, turmeric and BASMATI RICE, paprika, cayenne and what I assume is powder for the coriander? Just add extra water and sauce, and dont cook it quite as long. Hope that makes sense . Thank you for the catch! Also for the marinara sauce I think it would be okay to use if you want to use it up! All liked it very much. The white rice is much easier to work with! Thanks for the tip! Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet immediately and cook for 20-25 minutes. Im SO happy it came out perfectly and that you loved this one, Carissa . Ive made wonderful versions of arroz con Pollo for years, but this is the best Ive ever had. So glad you loved this one (and agreed I do recommend pigeon peas as a first choice if theyre available). So easy yet such deep flavors!! Im so glad this is a staple for you one of my favs, too! or at the end, and let sit for five extra minutes? So happy to hear you loved it, though . Theyre not in the recipe instructions so I always forget to add them. This is the way she has always made it, which is why I called it Mamas Puerto Rican Chicken and Rice It is delicious! Im wondering if I should stir in the middle of cooking (?!?) Wow!!! If you are doubling the rice, then I suggest to double all of the ingredients for the rice! We loved this! Im excited to try this recipe, but I have a medium-low tolerance for hot-spicy foods. Will for sure be making this again! We did a side of Cuban style black beans just because we like the two together, but they are not necessary. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe, So happy to hear that! Learn tried and true tips, ticks and methods. Puerto Rican flavours are not common here in West Oz, excited to try something new . 2. There was a consensus among seven people this is an awesome dish all the credit to whoever put this out there. Thank you for sharing! Such a great dinner. Badia does make one without MSG if youre looking for an easy alternative just as good as the goya original. Would adding safron take away from the other spices? Thanks! A way to spice up a weeknight meal. Cover and allow chicken to marinate for 30 minutes, or you can skip this completely and begin the cooking process! Ah! I have made this twice now for family and friends and it has gone down a treat (they are really fussy BTW). And I love that its a one pan meal. LOVED. Loved this recipe, flavors were so good!! I cant wait to try out your other recipes. Any ideas for what to do with the leftover rice? Thank you so very much for this very flavorful yet delicious comida! I followed a trick from a Mexican home cook I know and, instead of adding salt to the rice, I added some Knorr chicken bouillon. I think that should work but youd have to use a pretty big pot / pan . So happy you found this recipe. Loved the seasoningsand also the delicious leftovers. Glad to hear that!! This meal is delicious and easy to make. 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. Great question. It becomes second nature Glad you guys love it! Love the fact that there is no MSG or that salty taste. If you'd rather use all chicken thighs instead of drumsticks go ahead and swap them out! In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium. -Im allergic to peas so I added 2 cups of cauliflower rice instead. 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. At first I was a bit daunted by the number of ingredients but its just spices that you can add in quickly using two measuring spoons, and so worth adding in! This was a great recipe to start with (one of my absolute favs). Add bell peppers, garlic, oregano, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, pepper and tomato paste to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables soften, stirring . Healthy and delicious. I tried to give this 5 stars but it would only go up to 4 for some reason. Add the jar of Alfredo sauce. Chomp! This is our take on it, and one I know youre going to love!. Been making this for 40+ years. Glad you enjoyed this one . Removemos bien, tapamos y ponemos de nuevo en el microondas durante 45 segundos. I dont know what went wrong. So happy you both loved this one! Hope you love my mamas version! All winners. Im SO glad you loved it Highly recommend my turkey picadillo + my moms Puerto Rican rice + beans! Amazing! Hello! Such a comfort meal, right?? All my life Ive loved my Moms rice and beans. Arroz con pollo literally translates to rice with chicken in Spanish. It is so addicting. Step 8. I cook a lot and this is definitely something I will add into my meal rotation. It was great! Ill watch more carefully next time though. Very good, fun to make, great recipe!!!! Thanks so much! LOVE this meal. I made this dish for my family and they LOVED IT!!! What kind of rice did you use? Had to cook it and extra 10 minutes so the basmati rice was tender. I usually double it using two skillets. I have made it a few times now and it never dissapoints! I knew it would take longer cooking so I put it in oven for 10 minutes then put chicken on it and cooked the time listed in recipe and it turned out wonderful! Once heated, add the cilantro, red bell pepper, celery, onion, and garlic and cook until soft and translucent. 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. Love this recipe so much! Place the chicken on top then cover and reduce the heat. 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. Perfect for weeknights (and it makes the best leftovers). Made this for the first time last night and cannot wait to make it again! Everything was cooked to perfection and the leftovers are great as well. You'll make this recipe again and again! Excellent recipe. Perfect amount of spice! * I cant stop standing at the stove eating the rice thank you for this one, AK, Aw thank you! We used to make vegan arroz con pollo all the time. Has great heat. Oh, and a one pan meal.whats not to like. Thank you so much! Thank you for such a flavorful and simple recipe! Im glad the cauliflower rice worked out well, too! Garnish with cilantro. I do not, but you can if you want to. Great flavor with a little kick looking forward to it today for lunch! She was from Cuba. Try visiting this page in a Javascript-enabled browser: https://www.bigoven.com/recipe/arroz-con-pollo-1/23553. This is an awesome and super flavorful dish! Let me know if anyone has any tips/suggestions for making larger quantities. Those of Spanish / Italian heritage thought it was fabulous. whole chicken. This recipe is a keeper for dinner for sure! That makes me so happy!! It's about having the confidence to do what we were made to do. A bell pepper or a poblano?Thanks! POLLO SAUCE: To Enchilada Sauce, add other ingredients. The flavors were delicious and we will definitely make again. I just had a couple questions: Ill be sure to let her know <3. Ive come to know that I like about half as much spice as Monique adds in her recipes, so I always adjust accordingly. But again, the rice, yum! I dont know if substituting the broth for the water affects the way the rice softens? So happy to hear that! Large pieces were cut in two and the first cooking time of chicken pieces was probably doubled as well. Thank you!!!! So glad you loved it! Please thank Mama! Hi Karla! This was a lovely recipe, It was surprising easy to make to and one i will be making again. I wanted crispy chicken skin. Overall pretty good will make again! I like to cook different ethnic foods, first time with Puerto Rican. The amounts are definitely correct Ive made this recipe many times . Should i add the pitted green olives at the same time as the green peas? Ive made this several times and wouldnt change a thing. Amazing! Just sharing this here in case it could help those reading. I have been using brown rice, and you convinced me to use the white rice.plus adding more flavorings that you list. I did use brown jasmine rice that I rinsed well. Add the frozen peas then simmer for another 10-15 minutes until the rice and chicken are cooked. Followed the recipe as listed. You can add them in at either spot. this is one of my new fave recipes. I followed the recipe exactly and it came out perfect. Keeper. Directions Spray a nonstick pot with Pam. I love cooking, im from Jakarta, Indonesia. Ive made quite a few of your recipes over the years! Many thanks. Add Pollo Sauce and lemon. The dish is awesome. Made this tonight and the husband and I both loved it. And how much of it should I use for this recipe? Perfect! Post a photo to Instagram and tag #ambitiouskitchen. Thanks for the review . Love, So delicious! Hi Megan! 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. En un recipiente apto para microondas, ponemos la mezcla para el Mochi y lo tapamos con un plato. I always have a lot of leftover rice though. Thank you for sharing!! This was absolutely superb! Amazing! Cauliflower rice works well in this recipe. Made this tonight for family Sunday Dinner and it got rave reviews from everyone. Not entirely sure I know what some of the things arecilantrois that what we call coriander but that all adds to intrigue. Serve with white rice and tomato wedges. Hi Kelly! I used lemon instead of lime since its all I had. Love jalapeo in here, and black beans are a great addition . Thanks for being here have a lovely week! This sounds AMAZING, and I cant wait to try it tonight!! I prefer after though . Very good meal. It was always amazing! Thank you for the recipes for the foods we remember from living in Florida for so many years! So much flavorand a lot faster and healthier than other Arroz con Pollo recipes. I used two pans and divided the chicken and sauce mixture between the twoin one pan I put the whole amount of Basmati rice and in the other, I used a 12-oz package of frozen cauliflower rice that Id simmered down a little to keep it from being too watery. This is as good as it gets this will not let you down. How much of that would go in this dish? I was wondering could I use chicken breasts for this recipe? How much did you use? So glad the whole family loved it and that the extra chicken worked out well! Makinze is currently Food Editor for Delish, where she develops recipes, creates and hosts recipe videos and is our current baking queen.. Instead of blending the spices from scratch, I use Loisas organic spices (sazon and adobo). Place rice in a meal prep containers and top with 1 chicken thigh. Add the cubed chicken breast and cook through. Thank you. It all turned out fine, actually really GREAT! So delicious, tasty full of flavour. Its easy, affordable, and delicious, and it meal preps so well. Hi! This is a GREAT recipe using a lot of what was in the fridge. Add browned chicken on top. That way overcooked the chicken. 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. Tried this recipe as written last night and all we have left is an empty pot! We hear you and that's exactly why Arroz con Pollo is the perfect .css-1es3cx1{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-thickness:0.0625rem;text-decoration-color:#004685;text-underline-offset:0.25rem;color:#004685;-webkit-transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;}.css-1es3cx1:hover{color:#595959;text-decoration-color:#595959;}weeknight dinner and leftovers make fantastic lunches. Because I live alone, theres plenty left for freezing. Definitely one of my faves. Do you have any recommendations to make this vegan? Glad you loved it! Step 2. Your email address will not be published. The cooking time and liquid ratio will stay the same. The rice was very tasty, but saucy, not fluffy. Now, I bet its tasty but it just is not anything close to Puerto Rican Arroz con Pollo. Amazing! I scaled up everything by about half so that wed have lots of leftovers, and everything worked perfectly. Love your recipes. These roasted vegetables or this roasted asparagus would be great! Definitely make again and again. My 14 year old nephew spent the night and wanted to make Puerto Rican food to learn about his heritage. Thank you. Thats incredible, John!! I made this tonight and it was so good! Dejamos unos minutos para que se integren los . Could this have been it? Always love hearing about peoples comfort meals And so cool that you lived in Puerto Rico! -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. Add the chicken and brown on all sides, about 6 . Rice was not ready after 30 minutes, 40 minutes, 50 minutes. Easy, quick, and SO delicious. Wow, hot and spicy! It should be about 1 3/4 teaspoons sazon . Perfect! This is the second time I made this recipeI love the flavors. I used brown basmati rice with great success. Ponemos el recipiente al microondas durante 1 minuto. Thank you for your recipe. Hopefully if I were to double everything up, it will still turn out the same. Been waiting for this one!!! Its one of my go tos, Made this for my puerto rican step daughter and it was a hit! I have some leftover cauliflower I can pulse up to use. Im known for modifying recipes (my moms a stickler for following recipes more closely, so were not sure where I got it). The rice is so flavorful you'll be eating it straight out of pan and we won't blame you. Thanks for your note . I plan to make this for dinner, but I just had a quick question. Will it alter the taste too much? I cannot thank you enough for this recipe. For a great vegan alternative, try this recipe or this one! Can also store in a jar in the fridge for up to 1-2 weeks should be fine. Step 2 In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. I think so, but I havent personally tested it so Im not sure about cook time, sorry! Thank you for this easy but delicious recipe!! You can use up to six pieces of chicken in one pot. I commented on this recipe earlier but forgot to leave a rating. I salute your inclusion of nutritional information; I really, really wish to encourage you to include the sodium content of these recipes as well. This is one of my favorite Ambitious Kitchen recipes. Sorry but Puerto Ricans do not use jalapeno the only Mexican so I think theres a little bit confusion there would that recipe. We loved this chicken dinner. My 11 year made me promise Id make it again! It was flavorful and savory, but not too spicy. 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!!!)) Im glad she loved it! And, Ill be adding jalapeno, cuz I like heat always!!! This is the BEST, thank you so much! This might be my favorite! Can you let me know what device & browser youre using? This recipe is a keeper! Also, super love that its in our exclusive salad recipe for AKSaladChallenge! Thank you for the wonderful lightened up cheddar-broccoli-cauliflower soup recipe. I dont think that broth vs. water would make a difference but maybe the jasmine rice needed a bit more liquid? Join the AK email list and get my brand new, FREE Simple & Nourishing 7-day Meal Plan delivered to your inbox. Spectacular, easy dish! Thank you for sharing your recipe. So happy to hear that, Scott. I substituted a few things, Im not a cilantro fan and added in poblano peppers into the sofrito. Youre so welcome! Always consult a licensed nutritionist or doctor if you have a nutrition-related medical condition. 2. Add one small diced onion and 2 minced cloves of garlic and cook for a couple of minutes. Delicious dinner! I especially love these one pot wonders. So happy you love it! I did everything else to a t. The chicken was delicious and I could tell the rice would have tasted good if the rice was cooked. However, I am curious about whether saffron is commonly used for this dish? Add the rice and stock. And yes, use the same quantity as the tomato sauce. I didnt have peas but it was still delicious. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. Happy cooking! 1. This was delicious! I used a whole onion and would add mushrooms to this use the the whole tin tomatoe sauce with another 1/4 cup of rice. After a couple of minutes more, add the carrots. My sons friend joined us for dinner and devoured two plates full. Five Stars!!! Stir in turmeric, peppers and chicken breasts and continue cooking until chicken begins to turn golden. Made this dish last night. Everyone in my family liked this one. This looks so good! Try this Arroz Con Pollo #1 recipe, or contribute your own. We live in El Paso, TX & the cuisine here is predominantly Mexican, which is yummy too, but the PR & Cuban recipes are better & healthier by far!! Husband cant stop talking about. Get all of my globally-inspiredrecipes here! Everyone Ive made it for has said its to die for. Add sofrito, bay leaves and annatto or paprika to pot with chicken and stir well. One of our all time favs, too . Is there a sub for the cilantro? The recipe was easy and so tasty and flavorful. Want to try it later but questionis this spicy (looking at the cayenne in the ingredients list)? really interesting recipe, have never made this before, love the flavors though and thank you for the non-msg tweak to the sazon seasoning, much appreciated! Ive eyed this one in particular for a few years but never made it until earlier this week. I was wondering if I can leave the coriander out? Wow!!! It turned out really nice! Took a little longer to simmer than 20-25 minutes (more like 40) but beyond worth the wait!! I followed the recipe to a t and it smacked! Super easy to make and had a lot of flavor. My family and I loved it. Shoot sorry that happened to the simmered chicken! 1 cup short-grain rice such as Calasparra, Arborio or Calrose 2 tablespoons chopped parsley optional 3/4 cup frozen peas thawed Instructions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Combine wine and saffron; let stand until ready to use. 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. Mamas Puerto Rican Chicken and Rice is delicious and tempting. Loving all these recipes! By this time, the rice should be cooked. Father-in-law took the recipe home and my husband said its his favorite thing Ive ever made! Turn the heat off and let the chicken rest in the pot for about 15 minutes covered. I cant wait to try this. It definitely had a spicy kick to it, I love spicy but Id probably just take down the chili powder just a smidge but I also might have just had a really spicy jalapeo haha so I dont know! Can u use adobe dressing in packet and sofrito in jar? This recipe was not only incredibly easy to follow, she said it was as authentic and delicious as her puerto rican grandmother makes. My grandmother was Puerto Rican and made fabulous dishes. Add rice and stir well until rice is coated. Glad everything still turned out! Not a cilantro fan so I left it out. Thank you for the time and work you put into your recipes and instagram posts! I already try poerto mama chicken hhmhmhm soo yummy and all my family like it. This looks amazing! I serve it with fried sweet plantains. Even as adults, this is one of my son and daughters favorite meals! Add sofrito, diced onion, and garlic. Everything went. Add the diced tomatoes, salsa, and taco seasoning. These are perfect after a long day. Followed it exactly and it was Delicous! This Puerto Rican chicken and rice recipe is just one of those comforting, nostalgic ones that I come back to time and time again. I did add the jalapeno for spice because I like spicy food, she said it was nice and albeit different, she had seconds! We truely enjoyed making and eating this recipe together! so so yummy and easy! This comforting dish is easy to make and the perfect nourishing weeknight meal. This recipe was delicious AND easy. Arrange the chicken on top. Thank you, I will make this again. Freshly baked content from the creators at I will try more of the recipes on your site! I find it very flavorful as is but feel free to use stock! This was absolutely the best Arroz con Pollo recipe Ive tried. Sure, I havent tried it but Im sure it would work. both delish you cant fault this recipe! Simmer for about 15-20 mins. If you've tried out this dish let us know in the comments and don't forget to rate it! I love that its all done in one pan. Basmati is always sold out at my Whole Foods for some reason. I made this for my daughter and I. My whole house smelled like sofrito it was fantastic. Hope I can make this just like your. This is for sure going into my normal rotation. Its one of my boyfriends favorite things that I make and yea always requesting it. Its a keeper. This is an amazing recipe! In this space, we are committed to the pursuit of wellness and determined to stay balanced and real. Do you think that I could use skin on, bone in chicken breasts? Family loved it. Hi! Yay! Step 4. I served with just some simple steamed broccoli, This recipe is AMAZING!!!!!!!!!! Season to taste. Yes you can leave it out, it should still be delicious. Youll have to give this recipe a try next. Not cooking all the way through? Absolutely Amazing! Going to try the Jerk one-pot next! We LOVED it! So happy to hear that youre loving this one (and that its approved by fussy eaters!) Keep up the good work. I will definitely make this over and over!! 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. We used white king grain rice bc thats what I had on hand and it worked perfectly. Enjoy! Im glad youre loving the one pan meals here, too! I made it exactly as instructed and it came out delicious. Thanks for stopping by to fuel your health journey! Love your recipes! I used chicken breasts (and they were pretty big) so that may part of the reason be why it didnt come out so great.. Right? Ingredients cup vegetable oil 1 (4 to 6 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces 1 onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cloves garlic 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes 1 cup rice 2 teaspoons salt, or to taste 1 teaspoon dried oregano teaspoon ground black pepper 1 bay leaf I just wish it had more veggies. I lived in Puerto Rico as a child. 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? Everyones spice preferences are a bit different, so feel free to reduce the cayenne & chili powder next time! I have never cooked with chicken thighs, and would never think to cook a one pot meal like this but holy moly!