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Arroz con Pollo (Gluten-Free Chicken and Rice) recipe by Safe Plated

Arroz con Pollo (Gluten-Free Chicken and Rice)

A flavorful and comforting one-pot meal featuring chicken and rice cooked with vegetables and Colombian spices, made gluten-free.

60m4 servings
520 cal|40g protein|55g carbs|18g fat|5g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 680 g Chicken thighs
  • 2 cups Long-grain rice
  • 4 cups Chicken broth
  • 1 cup Sofrito
  • 1 cup Peas
  • 1 cup Carrots
  • 1/2 cup Bell pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Annatto oil
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
  2. 2Heat annatto oil in a large pot over medium heat. Brown the chicken on all sides, then remove from the pot and set aside.
  3. 3Add sofrito to the pot and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. 4Add rice and stir to coat with the sofrito. Cook for 2 minutes.
  5. 5Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
  6. 6Return the chicken to the pot, nestling it in the rice. Add peas, carrots, and bell pepper.
  7. 7Cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the chicken is tender.
  8. 8Stir in cilantro and serve.

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