Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo)
Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo) brings tender, seasoned chicken together with saffron-tinted rice, sweet bell peppers, and tomatoes for a warmly spiced, aromatic bite. The grains soak up savory broth and a hint of white wine, creating a cohesive, comforting pot of flavor. Serve for a relaxed weeknight dinner or a casual gathering where a satisfying, all-in-one dish shines.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 31 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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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- 50
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 50
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 61
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
Season the chicken with 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon of paprika.
- 2
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken; cook and stir until the center is no longer pink and the outside is golden brown on all sides, about 10 minutes. Move the chicken to a plate and set aside.
- 3
Add the green pepper, onions, and garlic to the same skillet; cook and stir for 5 minutes. Add the rice; cook and stir until the rice turns opaque, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the broth, tomatoes, white wine, and saffron. Stir in the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon paprika; bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- 4
Add the chicken and stir until heated through. Stir in the parsley and serve.
- Calories 692.83 kcal High 35%
- Protein 62.25 g Good Source 125%
- Carbohydrate 66.12 g 24%
- Total Fat 18.6 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 2.34 g Moderate 12%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 146.11 mg High 49%
- Sodium 572.33 mg High 25%
- Dietary Fiber 6.76 g Good Source 24%
- Total Sugars 9.4 g --
- Added Sugars 0.36 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 59.36 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 6.15 mg Good Source 34%
- Potassium 857.28 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin A 89.29 mcg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin C 13.52 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo) is made with 14 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, and Diced Onion. Each serving provides about 692.83 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo) made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, Diced Onion, Fresh Parsley. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo)?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 692.83 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo) healthy?
- Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo) has an easyChef Pro health score of 57/100. Per serving, it provides 692.83 calories and 62.25 g of protein, or 125% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 572.33 mg (25% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.34 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, 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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