Name: Slow-Cooker Arroz con Pollo (Chicken & Rice)
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 390 min
Ingredients: 3 large red, orange, and/or yellow bell peppers, chopped; 1 small onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (15 ounce) can no-sodium-added tomato sauce; 1 (15 ounce) can no-sodium-added diced tomatoes, undrained; 1.5 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 teaspoon salt, divided; 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper; 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.5 teaspoon saffron or 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric; 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 2 cups instant brown rice, such as Minute Rice; 1 cup frozen peas; 0.5 cup chopped green olives with pimientos; 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Slow-Cooker Arroz con Pollo (Chicken & Rice)

4.7

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5 Reviews

This one-pot chicken dinner, inspired by the traditional dish of Spain and Latin America, comes together easily in the crock pot. The instant brown rice is added near the end, to keep it from overcooking.

By Laura Walsh

Updated on June 12, 2020

Prep Time:

30 mins

Additional Time:

6 hrs

Total Time:

6 hrs 30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

10 cups

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Diabetes Appropriate Egg Free Gluten-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity High-Protein Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free

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Ingredients

3 large red, orange, and/or yellow bell peppers, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (15 ounce) can no-sodium-added tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can no-sodium-added diced tomatoes, undrained
1 ½ cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt, divided
½ teaspoon ground pepper
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon saffron or 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 cups instant brown rice, such as Minute Rice
1 cup frozen peas
½ cup chopped green olives with pimientos
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro (Optional)

Directions

Combine bell peppers, onion, garlic, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, broth, chili powder, paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper, cumin, and saffron (or turmeric) in a 6-qt. slow cooker. Nestle chicken into the mixture until submerged. Cover and cook on Low for 5 1/2 hours.
Stir in rice, peas, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover and cook until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 30 minutes more.
Using 2 forks, shred the chicken in the slow cooker. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon olives and garnish with cilantro, if desired.

Tips

Equipment: 6-qt. slow cooker

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

299	Calories
6g	Fat
35g	Carbs
29g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size 1 1/4 cups
Calories 299
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 35g	13%
Dietary Fiber 5g	19%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 29g	58%
Total Fat 6g	7%
Saturated Fat 1g	5%
Cholesterol 90mg	30%
Vitamin A 3333IU	67%
Vitamin C 72mg	80%
Folate 34mcg	8%
Sodium 670mg	29%
Calcium 33mg	3%
Iron 4mg	19%
Magnesium 46mg	11%
Potassium 272mg	6%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.