Peruvian-Style Chicken with Cilantro Rice (Arroz con Pollo)
Peruvian-Style Chicken with Cilantro Rice (Arroz con Pollo) features tender chicken simmered with a bright cilantro and aji amarillo base that brings gentle heat and fresh herbal notes. Fluffy rice absorbs the savory broth and mingles with sweet red bell pepper, peas, and carrots for balanced flavor in every bite. Serve it for a cozy family dinner or a casual weekend gathering.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat a large saucepan over medium-high with enough oil to coat the bottom. Brown the chicken on all sides in the hot oil, 5 to 7 minutes total. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
- 3
Add more oil to the saucepan and add the onion; cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the cilantro, chile paste, salt, and pepper. Cook until the cilantro turns dark green, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth and deglaze, scraping the browned bits from the bottom of the saucepan with a wooden spoon. Bring to a gentle simmer; let it simmer for 3 to 5 minutes.
- 4
Carefully transfer the mixture to an electric blender and blend until smooth.
- 5
Heat more oil in the same saucepan over medium-high; cook the bell pepper in the hot oil until soft, about 5 minutes. Return the pureed cilantro mixture to the saucepan and add the chicken. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and cook until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 20 to 30 minutes. Move the chicken to a clean plate.
- 6
Add the water and rice to the same saucepan, adding more water if it does not look like enough. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce the heat to low, and cook until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, 20 to 40 minutes. Stir in the peas and carrots and the chicken, and cook until heated through, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Calories 582.01 kcal High
- Protein 34.33 g Good Source
- Carbs 66.81 g Moderate
- Total Fat 20.19 g High
- Saturated Fat 2.74 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 72.42 mg High
- Sodium 163.81 mg Moderate
- Fiber 4.6 g Moderate
- Sugar 7.56 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 4.14 g Moderate
- Calcium 56.21 mg Low Source
- Iron 3.42 mg Moderate
- Potassium 172.26 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 363.22 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 30.07 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Peruvian Style Chicken with Cilantro Rice (Arroz con Pollo) is a Peruvian dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 35 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, Chili Paste, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 582.01 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Peruvian-Style Chicken with Cilantro Rice (Arroz con Pollo)?
- It is a Peruvian recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Peruvian-Style Chicken with Cilantro Rice (Arroz con Pollo) made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, Chili Paste, Fresh Cilantro, Minced Garlic. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Peruvian-Style Chicken with Cilantro Rice (Arroz con Pollo)?
- Explore these Peruvian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Peruvian-Style Chicken with Cilantro Rice (Arroz con Pollo)?
- About 1 hr 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 582.01 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Peruvian-Style Chicken with Cilantro Rice (Arroz con Pollo) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 6 steps.
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