Rice With Chicken, Puerto Rican Style (Arroz Con Pollo) (1 cup, with bone (yield after bone removed)) contains 49.2g total carbs, 48g net carbs, 21.1g fat, 17.2g protein, and 463 calories.
What is rice with chicken?
Arroz Con Pollo Arroz con pollo, also referred to as Spanish rice with chicken, is a classic Puerto Rican and Latino/Spanish dinner dish. Arroz con pollo is a flavorful and filling one-pot meal. This simple chicken and rice dish is a staple in my home. 
What Are The Ingredients In Arroz Con Pollo? – Arroz con pollo can be made as simply or intricately as your imagination and pantry/fridge allow. For this recipe, I am preparing an easy chicken rice dish with the following ingredients: Oil Homemade Sofrito – (It already contains onions, cilantro, peppers, and garlic, so I will not add any more for this recipe.) Goya Sazon Spices, including garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
You can also add Adobo to boost the flavor! Tomato Paste or Sauce Bay Leaves Chicken stock (you can use “cubitos” or bullion powder) Chicken (I am using bone IN drumsticks, but you can use thighs, wings, or boneless chicken in your arroz con pollo) (I am using bone IN drumsticks, but you can use thighs, wings, or boneless chicken in your arroz con pollo) Medium to long grain rice is preferred.
If desired, use the rice you are familiar with. 
These are what I consider essential ingredients for chicken rice.
How long should rice be cooked in a slow cooker?
How Do You Make Rice with Chicken Quickly – Utilize either a rice cooker or an Instant Pot. Now, it is common knowledge that I enjoy using my Instant Pot to prepare Puerto Rican Instant Pot Beans, but I have never attempted to prepare arroz con pollo in the Instant Pot.
- However, if I were to suggest a method, I would suggest following this recipe using the saute function, then adding the same quantities of rice and liquid, covering, and pressing the rice button for 12 minutes.
- Now I’ll have to make it, along with perhaps a Cuban and a Mexican arroz con pollo recipe.
Check out My Stay At Home Adventures for my friend Joyce’s Instant Pot recipe for Puerto Rican Arroz con Habichuelas. (Here is a picture of her delicious rice and beans.) That’s it, mi gente, this is how to make Puerto Rican rice and chicken. Try it out and let me know in the comments section how you made it and what modifications you made. 
6 drumsticks if desired, mix and match with thighs and wings.1.25 grams of salt 1 milligram of black pepper 1 teaspoon of powdered garlic 1 teaspoon ground oregano One-third cup of homemade sofrito 2 minced cloves of garlic (optional) 14 cup of chopped cilantro (optional) 4 ounce of tomato paste 1 to 2 packets of Goya Sazon 2 laurel leaves 12 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon of adobo salt and pepper to taste optional 2 cups of rice long grain 2 12 cups chicken broth or water combined with 2 teaspoons chicken bullion In a large bowl, combine salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano with the chicken.
- Let sit for ten minutes.
- The oil is heated over medium-high heat in a large, heavy-bottomed caldero or Dutch oven.
- Then, incorporate your chicken.
- Approximately 3 to 4 minutes per side are required to brown the chicken.
- Next, incorporate everything besides the rice and broth.
- Mix everything together and cook for approximately three minutes.
After three minutes, stir in the rice and allow it to absorb the sauce for approximately one to two minutes before adding the broth. Allow the rice and broth to come to a light boil for approximately 5 to 7 minutes. Once the rice grains are just visible on the surface, reduce the heat to medium-low, COVER the pot, and let it cook for 20 to 30 minutes.
- If there is still liquid or the rice is not as soft as desired after 20 minutes, let it cook for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Once the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is soft, remove it from the heat, let it rest for 5 minutes, then GENTLY fluff it with a fork and serve immediately.
- Serving Size: 0 g; Carbohydrates: 0 g; Protein: 0 g; Fat: 0 g; Saturated Fat: 0 g; Polyunsaturated Fat: 0 g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g; Trans Fat: 0 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 0 mg; Potassium: 0 mg; Dietary Fiber: 0 g; Sugar: 0 TIPS FOR SUCCESS Rice can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days, making it ideal for meal prep.
When reheating rice, add a small amount of oil to the pan and enjoy tasty arroz con pollo. For fluffier and less-sticky arroz con pollo, rinse the rice. Incorporate your favorite vegetables into this chicken rice dish to make it your own.