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Quick Arroz con Pollo
75% authentic · Latin American
A simplified, faster version of the classic, using pre-cooked elements and quicker cooking methods for a weeknight-friendly meal.
Ingredients
- Cooked chicken (rotisserie)3 cups, shredded
- Instant rice2 cups
- Chicken broth3 cups
- Yellow onion, finely chopped1/2 cup
- Garlic, minced2 cloves
- Frozen peas1 cup
- Pimientos, diced1/4 cup
- Olive oil1 tbsp
- Sazón seasoning with achiote1 packet
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
- Fresh cilantro, choppedfor garnish
Steps
- 1
Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onion until softened, about 3 minutes.
- 2
Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 3
Stir in the Sazón seasoning.
- 4
Add the instant rice and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
- 5
Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook according to package directions for instant rice (usually 5-7 minutes).
- 6
Once rice is cooked, stir in the shredded chicken, frozen peas, and diced pimientos. Cook until heated through, about 3-5 minutes.
- 7
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
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