One Pan Spanish Chicken and Rice Recipe (Arroz con Pollo)

Name: One Pan Spanish Chicken and Rice Recipe (Arroz con Pollo)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup medium grain rice (washed); 4 bone-in (skin-on chicken thighs); 4 chicken drumsticks; Olive oil; 6 ounces bulk Chorizo sausage (no casings); 1 large green bell pepper (cored, chopped); 1 medium red onion (peeled, chopped); 2 garlic cloves (peeled, crushed); 1 large ripe tomato (chopped); 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 3 cups chicken broth; 1 tablespoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (more or less to your liking (optional))

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:1h

A delicious and easy take on Arroz con Pollo, this Spanish chicken and rice recipe with chorizo is a satisfying and flavorfu one-pan-wonder! It's important to rinse and soak the rice in water for a little while to get rid of excess starch.

Updated at: Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:07:42 GMT