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7. Costa Rican Costa Rican Arroz con Pollo Recipe 3

Costa Rican Arroz con Pollo

It has yellow rice, green peas, and red bell peppers and chicken.
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5 from 1 vote
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Costa Rican
Keyword: Costa Rican Arroz con Pollo, costa rican recipes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 325 kcal
7. Costa Rican Costa Rican Arroz con Pollo Recipe 3

Equipment

  • Large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • wooden spoon
  • Oven mitts or pot holders

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs bone-in chicken thighs skin removed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • In a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  • Add the onion, garlic, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper to the skillet and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the uncooked rice, chicken broth, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
  • Return the chicken to the skillet, pushing it down into the rice mixture. Cover and bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
  • Stir in the frozen peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the peas are heated through.
  • Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and serve.

Notes

Tips and Tricks

Make sure to brown the chicken well before adding it to the rice mixture. This will help to develop the flavor.
Use an oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven to make the recipe easier and more efficient.
You can add additional vegetables, such as carrots or zucchini, to the dish to make it more nutritious.
To make the dish spicier, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a diced jalapeno pepper to the skillet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 554mg | Potassium: 523mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g
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