Puerto Rican Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo)
Puerto Rican Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo) brings tender bites of chicken and fluffy grains infused with sofrito, recaito, and sazón. Briny olives and capers balance the rich tomato base, while bits of ham and salted pork add depth. Serve it for a comforting family dinner or a festive weekend meal when you want a hearty, one-pot classic.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook55 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Puerto Rican 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
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 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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- 19
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the chicken in a large bowl and cover it with apple cider vinegar. Set it aside.
- 2
Warm the oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the pork and ham; cook and stir for 5 minutes. Add the bell peppers and cook for 1 minute. Add the onion and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the sofrito and recaito and cook for 1 minute. Season with the oregano, cumin, and pepper. Add the capers and garlic and cook for 1 minute. Pour in the tomato sauce and olives; cook for 1 more minute.
- 3
Strain the chicken and discard the vinegar. Add the chicken to the pot. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes. Adjust the heat as needed to keep it simmering but not boiling.
- 4
Add the broth, sazon, and rice to the pot. Stir until well combined and return to a simmer. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 20 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and stir.
- Calories 598.76 kcal High 30%
- Protein 31.63 g Good Source 63%
- Carbohydrate 53.75 g 20%
- Total Fat 26.52 g High 34%
- Saturated Fat 5.39 g High 27%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 119.85 mg High 40%
- Sodium 754.6 mg High 33%
- Dietary Fiber 3.26 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 4.29 g --
- Added Sugars 0.1 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 64.42 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 3.88 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 332.12 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 63.94 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 19.93 mg Good Source 22%
- 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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- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Puerto Rican Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo) is a Puerto Rican dinner recipe made with 20 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 25 mins, serves 12, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, and Canola Oil. Each serving provides about 598.76 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Puerto Rican Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo)?
- It is a Puerto Rican recipe made with 20 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Puerto Rican Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo) made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Canola Oil, Capers. The full list of 20 is above.
- What goes well with Puerto Rican Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo)?
- Explore these Puerto Rican side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Puerto Rican Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo)?
- About 1 hr 25 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 55 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 598.76 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Puerto Rican Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 20 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Puerto Rican Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo) healthy?
- Puerto Rican Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo) has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 598.76 calories and 31.63 g of protein, or 63% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 754.6 mg (33% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.39 g (27% of the Daily Value). It contains 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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