Arroz con Pollo
Easy
Hannah
Hannah

Arroz con Pollo

5 minutesPrep time

45 minutesCook time

572 cal.Per serving

Ingredients for 1

Chicken leg (quarters)

1/4 lb

Chicken leg (quarters)

Sazon seasoning

1 tsp

Sazon seasoning

Tomatoes (canned, diced)

1/2 cup

Tomatoes (canned, diced)

White rice (long grain)

1/4 cup

White rice (long grain)

Yellow onion

1/4

Yellow onion

Peas (frozen)

1/4 cup

Peas (frozen)

Olives stuffed with peppers

1/4 cup

Olives stuffed with peppers

Chicken broth

1 cup

Chicken broth

Lemon

1/4

Lemon

Utensils

Stovetop, Oven, Cast Iron Skillet, Frying pan, Knife

recipe

  • Step 1
    Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Pat the chicken dry & season both sides with salt, pepper & other spices if you have (we suggest cumin, onion powder & garlic powder!)
  • Step 2
    Peel & chop the onion.
  • Step 3
    Heat a drizzle of oil in a dutch oven or oven-proof skillet. Add the chicken, skin-side down. Sear on medium-high heat for 5 min. Flip & sear for an additional 3 min. Remove the chicken & set aside.
  • Step 4
    Add the onion to the same pan & cook for 3-4 min until the onion softens. Next, add the rice, Sazon seasoning, diced tomatoes & chicken broth. Stir & bring the liquid to a boil.
  • Step 5
    Add the chicken back into the skillet, skin-side up. Cover & place in the oven to cook for 30-35 min.
  • Step 6
    Meanwhile, slice the olives & set aside.
  • Step 7
    Remove the pan from the oven & remove the lid. If desired, place the pan back in the oven & broil for 5 min to crisp the skin. Remove the chicken from the skillet & place on a clean plate. Top the rice with the peas & sliced olives. Stir, then add the chicken back on top.
  • Step 8
    Garnish with lemon wedges & freshly chopped herbs if you have any. Serve & enjoy!