Authentic Puerto Rican Arroz Con Pollo

Name: Authentic Puerto Rican Arroz Con Pollo
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: Latin American
Ingredients: 4-6 pieces of chicken (could be thighs, drumsticks, or a combination of the two); 2 tsp sazon seasoning; 2 tsp adobo seasoning; 2 tbsp achiote (annatto) oil or olive oil; ¼ cup sofrito (or 4 cloves garlic + ¼ cup cilantro, minced); 1 large yellow onion, diced; 1 bell pepper, diced; 2 ½ tsp salt; 2 tsp pepper; 1/4 cup tomato sauce; ½ cup green olives stuffed with pimento, halved; 2 cups short or medium grain white rice; 3 ½ – 4 cups chicken broth; 1 cup frozen peas

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:45min

My mom's classic Puerto Rican Arroz con Pollo! This flavorful one-pot dish is made with rice, veggies, and chicken. An authentic Puerto Rican arroz con pollo recipe with simple, easy-to-follow instructions and mouthwatering, traditional Puerto Rican flavor. Tips included for how to season the dish and achieve perfectly crispy Pagao rice at the bottom of the pot.

Updated at: Sat, 28 Feb 2026 02:31:32 GMT