Arroz Con Pollo Mexicano

Cinco de Mayo - World Cuisine

I can eat this dish every night. I learned this recipe, like most of my Mother's recipes, without measurement. Here is my best effort to share it.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 3

Yield: 3 servings

Arroz Con Pollo Mexicano

Ingredients

1 teaspoon vegetable oil

1 cup long-grain rice

2 small garlic cloves

4 cups water

3 cooked chicken thighs

¼ cup tomato sauce

¼ cup sliced carrot

3 tablespoons chopped celery

1 tablespoon chicken bouillon (such as Knorr®)

1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

½ teaspoon ground cumin

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

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Directions

Step 1

Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir rice and garlic until rice is golden brown about 5 minutes. Add water chicken tomato sauce carrot celery chicken bouillon cilantro cumin and black pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat cover and simmer until rice is tender about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information

Arroz Con Pollo Mexicano

Servings Per Recipe:3

Calories: 355.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 16.3g 33%

Carbohydrates: 55.8g 18%

Dietary Fiber: 1.6g 6%

Sugars: 1.9g

Fat: 6.5g 10%

Saturated Fat: 1.6g 8%

Cholesterol: 37.5mg 13%

Vitamin A Iu: 2014.5IU 40%

Niacin Equivalents: 8.4mg 64%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 21%

Vitamin C: 3.4mg 6%

Folate: 118.8mcg 30%

Calcium: 54.1mg 5%

Iron: 3.4mg 19%

Magnesium: 43mg 15%

Potassium: 295mg 8%

Sodium: 539.2mg 22%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 36%

Calories From Fat: 58.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.