Goya’s Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo)
Goya’s Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo) brings tender, seasoned chicken together with saffron-tinted rice, sweet peppers, alcaparrado, and peas for a richly seasoned, colorful one-pot dish. The grains pick up savory chicken broth and gentle aromatics, making it perfect for a cozy family dinner or a festive weekend gathering.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Goya’s Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 37 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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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- 52
- Heart Health
- 40
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 63
- Performance
- 57
- General Wellness
- 1
Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Season the chicken with adobo. Heat the oil in a caldero or a large heavy pot over medium heat. Cook the chicken in batches until browned on all sides, 7 to 10 minutes; set aside.
- 2
Stir the onion, peppers, and garlic into the pot; cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the rice, bouillon, and Sazón to the pot. Cook, stirring constantly, until the rice is fully coated in the oil mixture, about 1 minute.
- 3
Stir in 3 cups water and bring to a boil. Add the alcaparrado and the chicken (skin-side up) to the pot. Cover the pot, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until the water is absorbed, the rice is tender, and the chicken is cooked through, about 25 minutes.
- 4
Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with pimiento strips and peas to serve.
- Calories 1036.41 kcal High 52%
- Protein 104.74 g Good Source 209%
- Carbohydrate 97.58 g 35%
- Total Fat 27.1 g High 35%
- Saturated Fat 3.07 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 322.29 mg High 107%
- Sodium 1765.68 mg High 77%
- Dietary Fiber 12.48 g Good Source 45%
- Total Sugars 19.23 g --
- Added Sugars 10.13 g High 20%
- Calcium 85.0 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 5.22 mg Good Source 29%
- Potassium 834.31 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin A 108.21 mcg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin C 29.35 mg Good Source 33%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Goya's Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo) is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Adobo Seasoning, Alcaparrado, Azafrán Sazón, and Chicken Bouillon. Each serving provides about 1036.41 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Goya’s Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo) made of?
- The main ingredients are Adobo Seasoning, Alcaparrado, Azafrán Sazón, Chicken Bouillon, Diced Pimientos. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Goya’s Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo)?
- About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1036.41 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Goya’s Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Goya’s Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo) healthy?
- Goya’s Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo) has an easyChef Pro health score of 58/100. Per serving, it provides 1036.41 calories and 104.74 g of protein, or 209% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1765.68 mg (77% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 3.07 g (15% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 10.13 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Corn, 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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