Description
Arroz Con Pollo Cheesy Chicken is a delicious and comforting dish that combines tender chicken, flavorful rice, and a creamy cheese sauce, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of rice
- 1 lb of chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1 cup of shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 4 cups of chicken broth
- 1 tsp of cumin
- 1 tsp of paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp of olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper; sauté until softened.
- Add chicken thighs and cook until browned on all sides.
- Stir in rice, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until rice is cooked.
- Stir in shredded cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in spices for a few hours before cooking.
- You can add vegetables like peas or corn for added nutrition.
- Adjust the cheese quantity based on your preference for creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Arroz Con Pollo, Cheesy Chicken, Latin American Cuisine, Comfort Food