One-Pan Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo)

Ingredients

• 2 lb Chicken thighs
• 2 cup Rice (Type not specified)
• 4 cup Chicken broth or water (Use either chicken broth or water)
• 1 Red bell pepper (Diced)
• 0.5 Onion (Medium, diced)
• 0.5 cup Carrots (Diced)
• 4 clove Garlic (Minced)
• 2 tbsp Butter
• Olive oil (A little, for searing)
• 1 tbsp Chicken bouillon
• Salt (To taste; add if needed after tasting the liquid)
• Fresh cilantro (For garnish)
• Paprika (To season chicken; amount not specified)
• Onion powder (To season chicken; amount not specified)
• Garlic powder (To season chicken; amount not specified)
• Goya Adobo seasoning (To season chicken; amount not specified)

Steps

1. 1

   Dice the red bell pepper, half onion, and carrots. Mince the garlic.

2. 2

   Season both sides of the chicken thighs with paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and Goya Adobo seasoning.

3. 3

   Heat a little olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sear the chicken thighs for about 4 minutes per side, until golden. Remove the chicken and set it aside, leaving the pan juices in the pan.

4. 4

   Add the bell pepper, onion, carrots, and garlic to the same pan. Add the butter and sauté for a few minutes, until fragrant and the butter has melted.

5. 5

   Add the rice and sauté it with the vegetables for 1–2 minutes.

6. 6

   Pour in the chicken broth or water and stir in the chicken bouillon. Taste the liquid; add salt or more bouillon if needed.

7. 7

   Nestle the chicken thighs on top of the rice. Pour any juices that collected on the plate into the pan.

8. 8

   Cover and cook over medium-low heat for about 20 minutes, until the rice is tender and the chicken is fully cooked to 165°F (74°C) internally.

9. 9

   Turn off the heat and leave the pan covered for 5–10 minutes.

10. 10

    Finish with fresh cilantro and serve.

Notes

The source does not specify the rice variety or exact amounts of oil and dry seasonings. The broth may be replaced with water.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• dinner
• one-pan
• stovetop
• chicken
• gluten-free
• meal-prep