One Pot Mexican Rooster and Rice

May 4, 2023

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This Mexican Rooster and Rice { Arroz Con Pollo} cooks multi function pot for max yumminess and minimal clear up! Deliciously succulent hen and spiced savory rice that’s filled with taste – certain to be a household fave.

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One Pot meals FTW! I truthfully attempt to cook dinner most of my recipes in a single pot (or the gradual cooker) as a result of who hates washing up greater than me? (Most likely everybody).

Anyway this Mexican Rooster and Rice recipe SLAYS (to cite my teen daughter) and right here’s why!

FULL OF FLAVOR – you may really feel your mouth watering whereas the aroma of this dish fills the kitchen! The (mildly) spicy taco seasoning infuses this hen and rice dish with a lot yumminess.

SUPER EASY – Merely season, sear, sauté and simmer. How’s that for alliteration?

ONE POT – much less washing up folks. It bears repeating.

MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE INGREDIENTS

CHICKEN: I used skin-on and bone in hen thighs and legs. They’re much less prone to dry out than hen breasts and extra economical too.

SEASONING: The seasoning is what makes this dish. You may make your individual do-it-yourself mix or use a superb high quality taco or fajita seasoning model.

VEGETABLES: onion, garlic, jalapeno, bell peppers, corn. You too can add beans if you wish to make the dish stretch additional.

AND THE REST: tomato purée (= concentrated tomato paste), hen broth, olive oil, bay leaf, parsley or cilantro to serve.

Ingredients for Mexican chicken and rice with captions

HOW TO MAKE MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE

Full measurements and directions might be discovered on the printable recipe card on the backside of the web page. Please check out the steps and video earlier than making an attempt this recipe!

Pat the hen dry and season generously on each side together with your spice mix (see recipe card).

Warmth the oil in a big skillet or chef’s pan (= a lidded deep pan). Add the hen items, pores and skin aspect down, as soon as the oil is simmering. Enable the hen to brown earlier than flipping over to sear on the opposite aspect, about 3 minutes per aspect.

searing chicken thighs and drumsticks in a skillet

Set the hen apart and use a splash of hen broth to deglaze the pan. Decrease the warmth and sauté the onion, garlic and jalapeno for 5-7 minutes, including a drizzle of oil if the pan is dry.

sauteing onion, garlic and jalapeno in a pan

Add the bell peppers, corn and tomato paste, stirring nicely to mix.

onion, garlic, corn and peppers in a pan

Stir within the rice and hen broth and produce to a boil. Place the hen again into the pan, scale back warmth to a simmer, cowl and cook dinner for about 25-Half-hour or till the rice is and hen is cooked by.

Discard the bay leaf, fluff the rice with a fork and verify the seasoning. Serve garnished with parsley or cilantro, lime wedges and a few grated cheese for those who like.

chicken thigh and spiced rice serving in a bowl

MAKE IT SLIMMING FRIENDLY

This recipe can simply be tailored to cut back the quantity of energy and fats. Substitute the olive oil with a cooking spray and use skinless hen thighs (with any fats eliminated). You would possibly need to skip the corn or substitute it with black beans to up the protein and fiber content material.

Professional Ideas

I recommend peeking on the pan whereas the rice is cooking to verify if it’s essential add a bit extra water.
For good fluffy rice keep away from stirring as soon as the rice is simmering.
I like to recommend utilizing easy-cook lengthy grain white rice on this recipe. You possibly can attempt utilizing brown rice or basmati however you have to to regulate the cooking time.
In case you are utilizing a store-bought spice mix verify how spicy it’s earlier than including to the dish, particularly if you’re serving younger / fussy youngsters.
Leftovers will hold within the fridge for as much as three days. Ensure you reheat till piping scorching throughout earlier than serving, including a bit water to the saucepan to keep away from sticking.

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