Arroz con Pollo

Recipe By: Calphalon Team  -  Originally Published: 9/20/2011

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A dish known the world over, this Arroz con Pollo enjoys the influence of Puerto Rican cuisine, and was submitted by Rachel Lawrence.

  • Servings: Serves 4
  • Prep Time: Less than 30 Minutes
  • Cook Time: Less than 60 Minutes
  • Level: Beginner
  • Course: Entrée

Ingredients

1 whole chicken, cut up (save liver and neck to boil in water)
2 Tbsp. oil
2 Tbsp. Sofrito (Goya)
1/2 small container of green olives
1/2 small container of capers
2 Tbsp. tomato paste
1 envelope of sazon (Goya seasoning)
2 cups white rice
1 jar red roasted peppers
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper

Directions

Sauté chicken in oil with sofrito, olives and capers. Add tomato paste, 1 packet of sazon, salt and pepper, and sauté until done, about 7-10 minutes.

In a large Dutch oven, pan boil the chicken liver in 4 cups of water to make chicken broth. When the water is boiling, discard chicken pieces and add the rice. Bring to a boil, then simmer until all the water is absorbed. Add the chicken mixture and simmer an extra 10-15 minutes. Mix through with a serving fork, until ready to serve.

Top with red peppers before serving. Add more salt and pepper if needed. Serve with plaintains for a delicious complement.