Classic arroz con pollo
9
Points®
Total Time
1 hr 20 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
1 hr
Serves
8
Difficulty
Easy
There may be as many versions of this traditional recipe as there are cooks! We’ve seasoned ours with jalapeños, cumin, and saffron, and added roasted red peppers and green peas for color and freshness. It’s perfect for casual entertaining or for a family dinner with guaranteed leftovers.
Ingredients
Olive oil
2 tsp
Uncooked skinless boneless chicken thigh
40 oz, 8 (5-ounce thighs)
Table salt
1½ tsp, divided
Black pepper
½ tsp, freshly ground
Uncooked onion
2 medium, chopped
Jalapeño pepper
2 medium, seeded and minced
Garlic
2 clove(s), chopped
Ground cumin
2 tsp
Chicken broth
4 cup(s)
Canned diced tomatoes
14½ oz, drained
Saffron
¼ tsp, threads, crumbled
Uncooked white rice
2 cup(s)
Roasted red peppers (packed in water)
½ cup(s), chopped
Frozen green peas
1 cup(s), petite variety, thawed
Cilantro
8 sprig(s), chopped
Lime
1 medium, cut into 8 wedges