Arroz Con Pollo (Chicken with Rice)

Tomatoes, garlic, and chipotle chiles make a smoky sauce to serve over the chicken and rice in this recipe. Fresh tomatoes and cilantro add color and flavor to the final dish.


Arroz Con Pollo (Chicken with Rice)


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Prep Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 6 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 6 servings
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Ingredients
 
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  • 6  small  skinless bone-in chicken breast halves (about 4 pounds)On Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  dried oreganoOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  chili powderOn Sale
  • 2  teaspoons  ground cuminOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  saltOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  freshly ground pepperOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  vegetable oilOn Sale
  • 1  can (14.5 ounces)  diced tomatoesOn Sale
  • 1  small  onion, cut into 1-inch chunksOn Sale
  • 2    garlic clovesOn Sale
  • 1/2    chipotle chile (from canned chipotle in adobo sauce)On Sale
  • 1  can (14 ounces)  low-sodium chicken brothOn Sale
  • 1-1/2  cups  instant riceOn Sale
  • 1-1/2  cups  frozen peasOn Sale
  • 1  pint  cherry tomatoesOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  coarsely chopped fresh cilantro lime wedges, for servingOn Sale

Directions
1.
Rinse chicken and pat dry. Combine oregano, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle half of spice mixture over chicken and rub in with fingers; set remaining aside.
2.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking. Add chicken and cook, turning, until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a 6-quartslow cooker.
3.
Place canned tomatoes, onion, garlic, chipotle and remaining spice mixture in a blender. Cover and blend until almost smooth; pour over chicken. Add broth.
4.
Cover and cook, 4 to 5 hours on low or 2 to 2-1/2 hours on high. Gently stir in rice, cover and cook on high, stirring once, 30 minutes. Turn cooker off, stir in peas, cover and let stand 15 minutes.
5.
Cut cherry tomatoes in half and toss with cilantro; serve over chicken and rice with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition information
Calories 380, Total Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Sodium 650 mg, Carbohydrate 31 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 49 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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