Panamanian Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo)
Panamanian Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo) brings tender chicken pieces together with saffron-tinged rice, sweet peas, pimentos, and the briny pop of olives for a balanced, richly seasoned bite. Hints of oregano, garlic, and stewed tomatoes round it out with comforting depth, while raisins add a gentle sweetness. Serve this colorful one-pot dinner for family gatherings or a cozy weekend meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 55 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Panamanian Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 41
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 36
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Heat vegetable oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat; cook and stir the chicken pieces until browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove the chicken with a slotted spoon and set it on a plate. In the same Dutch oven, cook and stir the onion, green bell pepper, minced garlic, and whole garlic cloves until the onion softens, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Return the chicken to the onion mixture. Add the tomatoes, rice, salt, oregano, black pepper, and bay leaf. Pour in enough chicken stock to cover all the ingredients.
- 4
Bake the chicken and rice mixture in the preheated oven until the rice is tender and the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 1 hour and 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should reach 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 5
Stir the peas, olives, raisins, and pimento peppers into the chicken and rice mixture. Bake for an additional 15 minutes, until warmed through.
- Calories 511.48 kcal High 26%
- Protein 52.94 g Good Source 106%
- Carbohydrate 41.96 g 15%
- Total Fat 15.89 g High 20%
- Saturated Fat 1.6 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 160.26 mg High 53%
- Sodium 859.23 mg High 37%
- Dietary Fiber 4.53 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 11.14 g --
- Added Sugars 0.75 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 67.23 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 3.25 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 587.92 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 51.93 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 17.27 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Panamanian Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo) is made with 16 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 2 hrs 10 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Stock, Diced Pimientos, and Dried Bay Leaves. Each serving provides about 511.48 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Panamanian Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo) made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Stock, Diced Pimientos, Dried Bay Leaves, Dried Oregano. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Panamanian Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo)?
- About 2 hrs 10 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 55 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 511.48 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Panamanian Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Panamanian Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo) healthy?
- Panamanian Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo) has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 511.48 calories and 52.94 g of protein, or 106% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 859.23 mg (37% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.6 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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