Arroz con Pollo

Arroz con pollo, or rice with chicken, is a traditional dish of spain and latin america. It is very similar to paella. Think of a large pan full of deliciously seasoned chicken, yellow rice, and a sprinkling of vegetables. This is the perfect satisfying meal for a crowd. 

Ingredients: 

1/4 cup olive oil

6 chicken thighs 

1/2 cup sofrito

1/4 cup pimento olives

1 tsp cumin

1/4 tsp cloves

4 cups rice

6 cups chicken broth

1 cup roasted red peppers 

Directions: Add oil to a large pan with a lid.  Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper and brown on all sides.  Remove the chicken and add olives and sofrito and stir.  Add cumin and cloves.  Mix in the rice and stir on high for 2 minutes.  Add chicken stock and cover for 20-30 minutes. Add peas with about 5-10 minutes left.  Garnish with canned roasted red bell peppers.

We hope you and your family enjoy this filling delicious and easy meal!