Imperial Rice Recipe

Name: Imperial Rice Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion (diced); 1 green bell pepper (diced); 4 to 5 garlic cloves (minced); ½ cup dry white wine; 1 (15 ounce) can canned crushed tomatoes; 1 bay leaf; 3 cups cooked chicken (shredded, (see notes)); 1 cup frozen green peas; 4 ¾ cups chicken broth; 2 ½ cups long-grain white rice (uncooked); 2 teaspoons ground cumin (or bijol seasoning); ¾ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; ⅔ to 1 cup mayonnaise; 2 ½ cups shredded Muenster or Mozzarella cheese; pimientos

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:30min

Cuban imperial rice (arroz imperial) layers seasoned rice, shredded chicken, mayonnaise, and melted cheese in a rich casserole. Our version uses cooked chicken for easier prep, with less mayonnaise and extra cheese.

Updated at: Thu, 05 Nov 2026 01:15:19 GMT