01 August 2011 ~ 0 Comments

Arroz Con Pollo: Chicken with Rice

My mom made this dish while she was here visiting over the summer. There’s nothing like moms cooking and this recipe was a reminder of all the good meals mom cooked for us when we were growing up and living at home. This Chicken with Rice Arroz Con Pollo is an easy to make recipe that the whole family will enjoy.

Frying Chicken

Frying Chicken

Rice Arroz Con Pollo

Rice Arroz Con Pollo

Arroz Con Pollo: Chicken with Rice

Arroz Con Pollo: Chicken with Rice

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken cut up (breasts, thighs, and legs)
  • 1 package Vigo Arroz Amarillo Rice (Mexican style)
  • 1/2 an onion chopped (optional)
  • 2 sticks of celery chopped (optional)
  • 1 diced tomato (optional)
  • Olive oil

Cooking Directions

  • Wash, and remove the skin from chicken, pat dry.
  • Use a deep skillet and spray with cooking spray.
  • Heat and add 1-2 tbsp olive oil.
  • Brown chicken all sides (about 15 minutes).
  • Remove chicken from skillet, set aside.
  • Drain oil from pan.
  • In the same pan cook rice according to directions, but add chicken just before you cover.
  • Add onion, celery and tomato.
  • Cover and cook according to rice directions.

Serve and enjoy!

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