Mama's Puerto Rican Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo)

Name: Mama's Puerto Rican Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Latin American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon olive oil, divided; 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1 teaspoon cumin; ¾ teaspoon paprika; ½ teaspoon chili powder; ½ teaspoon red cayenne pepper; ½ teaspoon onion powder; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ¼ teaspoon coriander; ½ teaspoon salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 3 cloves garlic, minced; ¼ cup finely diced green pepper; ¼ cup finely diced white onion; ¼ cup finely diced cilantro; Optional: 1 jalapeno, diced; ¼ teaspoon ground coriander; ¼ teaspoon cumin; ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; ¼ teaspoon oregano; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup tomato sauce; 1 ¼ cups water; 1 cup basmati white rice (don’t use brown, it will take too long to cook)**; ⅔ cup frozen peas (or rinsed and drained pigeon peas); OPTIONAL: ½ cup pitted green olives

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:20min

My mama's famous Puerto Rican chicken and rice, also known as arroz con pollo, is made in one pan with homemade adobo seasoned chicken sofrito and savory rice. This comforting dish is easy to make and the perfect nourishing weeknight meal. You'll make this recipe again and again!

Updated at: Mon, 21 Apr 2025 02:25:46 GMT