Arroz Con Pollo

Gluten Free
Health score
11%
Arroz Con Pollo
45 min.
8
266kcal
35.58%sweetness
100%saltiness
33.47%sourness
22.32%bitterness
70.15%savoriness
66.32%fattiness
100%spiciness

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Arroz con Pollo is a classic Latin dish that's full of flavor and sure to impress. This one-pan wonder is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. The chicken is seasoned with a blend of spices, including cumin, coriander, and turmeric, giving it a beautiful golden color and a depth of flavor that's hard to resist. The addition of bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes adds a freshness and brightness to the dish, while the rice cooks up perfectly in the flavorful broth. This dish is also incredibly versatile and can be tailored to your taste. Feel free to add more spices or throw in some of your favorite veggies. Top it off with some shredded cheese, and you've got a comforting and delicious meal that's sure to satisfy. This Arroz con Pollo recipe is a must-try for anyone looking to add a little Latin flair to their dinner routine. It's a dish that's both comforting and impressive, and the blend of spices and fresh ingredients is sure to tantalize your taste buds. So, if you're looking for a new weeknight staple or a show-stopping dish for your next dinner party, look no further than this Arroz con Pollo. It's a true crowd-pleaser that's sure to have your family and friends asking for seconds.

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter 
  • cloves garlic 
  •  chicken breast cubed
  • teaspoons cumin 
  • teaspoons cilantro leaves 
  • 5.5 teaspoons turmeric 
  •  onion chopped
  •  bell pepper chopped
  •  bell pepper chopped
  • can pepper flakes diced
  • can tomatoes diced
  • cups chicken broth 
  • cup rice dried
  • teaspoon chili powder 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder 
  • 0.5 cup cheese shredded

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • pot

Directions

  1. Start out by heating up a large pan on medium heat and melting your butter.
  2. Add in your garlic and give it a minute or two to cook up.
  3. Sprinkle your chicken with about 1 tsp of the cumin, coriander, and turmeric. Throw it in the pan and cook it up.
  4. Once your chicken is fully cooked, go ahead and add in your diced onion and pepper.
  5. Cook it all up for about 3 to 4 minutes.
  6. Add in your chiles and tomatoes.
  7. Swirl it around once or twice and add in your broth. Now add in your rice.
  8. Finally, add in the remaining tsp of chili powder, cumin, and coriander, the salt, the remaining 1/2 tsp of turmeric and the onion powder.
  9. Bring the pot to a boil and then turn down the heat to low and cover. Simmer the mixture for about 20 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is cooked through.
  10. Grab your shredded cheese and spread it across the top of the chicken mixture. Cover for another minute or two and allow your cheese to melt completely.

Nutrition Facts

Calories266kcal
Protein35.09%
Fat25.45%
Carbs39.46%

Properties

Glycemic Index
43.27
Glycemic Load
11.98
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
18.251304347826%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.19mg
Isorhamnetin
0.69mg
Kaempferol
0.1mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
3.15mg

Taste

Sweetness:
35.58%
Saltiness:
100%
Sourness:
33.47%
Bitterness:
22.32%
Savoriness:
70.15%
Fattiness:
66.32%
Spiciness:
100%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:265.74kcal
13.29%
Fat:7.46g
11.47%
Saturated Fat:3.35g
20.92%
Carbohydrates:26.02g
8.67%
Net Carbohydrates:23.87g
8.68%
Sugar:3.76g
4.18%
Cholesterol:69.65mg
23.22%
Sodium:828.1mg
36%
Protein:23.14g
46.28%
Vitamin C:45.86mg
55.58%
Vitamin B3:10.28mg
51.41%
Selenium:32.77µg
46.82%
Vitamin B6:0.88mg
44.16%
Manganese:0.56mg
28.04%
Phosphorus:265.49mg
26.55%
Vitamin A:1237.87IU
24.76%
Potassium:601.75mg
17.19%
Vitamin B5:1.65mg
16.49%
Vitamin B2:0.25mg
14.84%
Iron:2.24mg
12.44%
Magnesium:46.38mg
11.59%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
10.11%
Zinc:1.32mg
8.78%
Vitamin E:1.31mg
8.72%
Fiber:2.15g
8.59%
Calcium:83.41mg
8.34%
Copper:0.16mg
7.88%
Folate:27.06µg
6.76%
Vitamin B12:0.36µg
5.98%
Vitamin K:4.2µg
4%
Source:Foodista