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    My Colombian Recipes » Recipes » Main Dishes » Arroz Con Pollo (chicken And Rice)

    Arroz con Pollo (Chicken and Rice)

    Jun 5, 2023 · Modified: Jun 5, 2023 by Erica Dinho · 153 Comments

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    This Arroz con Pollo recipe is my Colombian version. It is a hearty one pot meal perfect for lunch or dinner. Every country and family in Latin America has its own classic rice with chicken variation.

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    This Colombian-Style Arroz con Pollo was one of my favorite dishes growing up. My mom would make it at least once a week and everyone in my family loved it.

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    What is Arroz con Pollo?

    It literally translates to "Rice with Chicken" and it's one of the most popular dishes in Latin America. Every country has its own variation and cooking method, but they all have rice, chicken, vegetables and spices.

    Some recipes use bone in chicken pieces, this is my mom’s recipe and it's made with shredded chicken breast. I tried the Cuban and Puerto Rican versions of arroz con pollo and they were also very comforting and delicious.

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    Storing Rice with Chicken

    The best part of cooking this rice dish are the leftovers, it reheats very well and you can keep it in the fridge up to 4 days in an air tight glass or plastic container. That makes this dish perfect for meal preparation for the week.

    What to Serve with Arroz con Pollo?

    I love serving this Colombian arroz con pollo with ketchup, lime wedges, avocado, this simple green salad or avocado and tomato salad.

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    Everything you’ll need to make Arroz con Pollo

    The full printable recipe card with ingredient amounts, directions and tips is below.

    Chicken: I like to use bone in chicken breast to make this recipe.
    Seasoning: cumin, sazón with azafran, bay leaf, salt & pepper.
    Vegetables: carrots, peas, green beans, onions, scallions, garlic, red and green bell pepper.
    Flavor: tomato paste, chicken broth and chicken bouillon.
    Oil: olive oil, canola or vegetable oil will work for this recipe.
    Rice: I like to use white long grain rice.
    Herbs: cilantro, if you don't like it just use parsley.

    This Authentic Colombian-Style Rice with Chicken recipe is easy to make and a wonderful one-pan meal. It's perfect for any celebration or a weeknight meal or lunch.

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    How to Make the Best Arroz con Pollo

    • Place the chicken breast, 5 cups of water and the remaining ingredients for the stock in a medium pot. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce the heat to medium low. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes. Turn the heat off and let the chicken rest in the pot for about 15 minutes covered. Let it cool, shred and set aside. Strain stock and measure 2 ½ cups and set aside.
    • In a medium pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions, green peppers, garlic and red bell pepper. Cook until the onions are translucent, about 4 to 5 minutes.
    • Add the rice, tomato paste, chicken bouillon and sazon goya. Stir until the rice is well coated about 3 minutes. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes. Add the peas, carrots and green beans and cook for and additional 7 minutes, add the shredded chicken and cilantro, mix well with a fork, cover and cook for 5 minutes more.
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    More Colombian Dishes to Try:

    Empanadas Colombianas (Colombian Empanadas),  Sancocho de Gallina (Chicken Sancocho), Ajiaco Bogotano (Chichen and Potato Soup), Bandeja Paisa (Paisa Tray), Pandebono (Cheese Bread), Buñuelos (Cheese Balls) and Arepas Rellenas de Queso (Cheese Stuffed Arepas).

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    Arroz con Pollo Recipe

    Erica Dinho
    5 from 140 votes
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 1 hour hr
    Total Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins
    Course Main dish
    Cuisine Colombian, Latin
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 464 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    To make the stock

    • 2 whole chicken breast bone in and skin removed
    • 2 scallions
    • ½ white onion
    • 3 garlic cloves
    • ½ tablespoon ground cumin
    • ½ tablespoon sazon Goya with azafran
    • 1 bay leaf
    • Salt and Pepper

    To make the Rice

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • ¼ cup chopped onion
    • 1 garlic clove minced
    • ¼ cup chopped red bell pepper
    • ¼ cup chopped green pepper
    • 1 cup long- grain white rice
    • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
    • 1 chicken bouillon tablet
    • 2 ½ cups chicken stock
    • ½ tablespoon sazon goya with azafran
    • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
    • ½ cup frozen peas
    • ½ cup frozen diced carrots
    • ½ cup frozen diced green beans

    Instructions
     

    To make the chicken stock

    • Place the chicken breast, 5 cups of water and the remaining ingredients for the stock in a medium pot. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce the heat to medium low. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes. Turn the heat off and let the chicken rest in the pot for about 15 minutes covered. Let it cool, shred and set aside. Strain stock and measure 2 ½ cups and set aside.
    • In a medium pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions, green peppers, garlic and red bell pepper. Cook until the onions are translucent, about 4 to 5 minutes.
    • Add the rice, tomato paste, chicken bouillon and sazon goya. Stir until the rice is well coated about 3 minutes. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes. Add the peas, carrots and green beans and cook for and additional 7 minutes, add the shredded chicken and cilantro, mix well with a fork, cover and cook for 5 minutes more.

    Notes

    *I like to use bone in chicken breast to make my arroz con pollo, because it adds more flavor to the broth, but feel free to replace it with boneless breast if you prefer.
    *You can store the cooked arroz con pollo in a container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
    *Serve this arroz con pollo with a green salad and avocado on the side.
    *You can use my homemade powdered seasoning if you don't find sazón Goya. Link below:
    https://www.mycolombianrecipes.com/homemade-powdered-seasoning/
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 464kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 33gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 398mgPotassium: 901mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 3441IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 61mgIron: 2mg
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    About Erica Dinho

    My name is Erica and I was born and raised in Colombia and now live in the northeastern United States with my husband and family. This blog was inspired by my grandmother, Mamita, who was an amazing traditional Colombian cook.

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    Comments

    1. Gera @ SweetsFoods

      August 13, 2009 at 7:25 pm

      5 stars
      Erica a classical dish from my childhood and today enjoy in the same manner so yummy!!

      Cheers!

      Gera

      Reply
      • Anna

        November 20, 2023 at 8:35 pm

        I doubled the rice to two cups… how much chicken stock do i add? Thanks so much!! I made this once before and my kids loved it!!

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        • Gilda Garcia

          February 01, 2025 at 2:17 pm

          If you double the rice amount you double all the other ingredients, or if you just want to double the chicken stock you double that.

          Reply
      • Katie

        March 10, 2025 at 8:18 pm

        This is the best recipe I have tried yet for Colombian arroz con pollo. I have made it twice and it has come out great both times now.

        Reply
    2. Velva

      August 13, 2009 at 8:30 pm

      5 stars
      Here is a dish I can totally relate too! Growing-up in Miami this was one of my favorite dishes. This is a soul-satisfying dish.

      Reply
    3. rebecca subbiah

      August 13, 2009 at 9:10 pm

      5 stars
      yummy, oh and great mouth watering presentation as ever Rebecca

      Reply
    4. Anna

      August 14, 2009 at 4:22 am

      5 stars
      wow Erica, that looks beautiful and delicious, love the combination.

      Reply
    5. Erica

      August 14, 2009 at 7:18 am

      5 stars
      Thanks for the comments!

      Reply
    6. Sophie

      August 14, 2009 at 3:27 pm

      5 stars
      Your arroz con polla looks so tasty, Erica!!

      Reply
    7. Oysterculture

      August 14, 2009 at 3:06 pm

      5 stars
      I just know this will be a winner, what a yummy dish to make. Although my version would never look as good as yours

      Reply
    8. Soma

      August 14, 2009 at 4:36 pm

      5 stars
      Very flavorful esp. with the azafron ! ( do you know that saffron is called "zafran" in India?) .. how similar is that!

      Reply
    9. Joan Nova

      August 14, 2009 at 5:47 pm

      5 stars
      traditional recipe...but an upscale presentation. Very nice, Erica.

      Reply
    10. Danielle

      August 14, 2009 at 9:44 pm

      5 stars
      How can you go wrong with those ingredients! Chicken and rice go together like turkey and stuffing. Your dish looks beautiful

      Reply
    11. Cucinista

      August 15, 2009 at 4:11 am

      5 stars
      One of those classic comfort food dishes. Saffron just adds that amazing flavor.

      Reply
    12. Pocky

      August 16, 2009 at 8:02 pm

      5 stars
      Wow! Am I too late for dinner? This looks awesome!

      Reply
    13. Erica

      August 17, 2009 at 7:00 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you all for visiting my blog!!!!

      Reply
    14. Idalia

      August 28, 2009 at 9:23 pm

      5 stars
      I just discovered your blog and I like it very much.

      Reply
    15. norma

      October 26, 2009 at 10:10 pm

      5 stars
      im married to a wonderful colombian guy and even though he loves peruvian food(im peruvian)i know he misses colombian food, sooo today looking for good recipes i found this page and i try it TODAY!! for dinner he loved it soo much he ate three plates thanks... the next one its going to be the small cheese breads 🙂

      Reply
      • Erica

        October 26, 2009 at 10:54 pm

        5 stars
        Norma,
        Thank you so much for your feedback!

        Reply
    16. norma

      October 26, 2009 at 10:16 pm

      5 stars
      i forgot to put what i tried it was the arroz con pollo ricooo

      Reply
    17. Respondon

      November 11, 2009 at 10:03 pm

      5 stars
      It looks great and it *is* great, but my host family in Bogota 30 years ago served it with jugo de tomate de arbol...even today I can hardly type that phrase. That juice was awful, awful stuff. (In English it's called a tamarillo, and there's a good Wikipedia article about it.) I have to break the mental association of arroz con pollo with jugo de tomate de arbol, so I can make the recipe!

      Reply
      • Carmen Ramirez

        June 02, 2023 at 1:08 pm

        I was raised in Colombia and never, never was arroz con pollo served with tomato de árbol juice.
        Maybe other tropical fruit juices, but anyway, you drink the juice before or after the meal, not with the meal, I can see why you did not like it. And actually a well made tomate de arbol juice is delicious.

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        • Rafael

          October 07, 2024 at 7:27 pm

          5 stars
          The taste is amazing. First time I made it, it was amazing. Next time the rice was crunchy, This time my rice is mushy! I’m sure it’s chef’s error, but HELP!!! I love this recipe and the taste but my kids think they’re Michelin critics and I’m a rank amateur cook! LOL

          BTW - your Sancocho recipe is, as my kid’s say: BOMB. 10 of 10.

          🙂

          Reply
    18. Nats

      December 18, 2009 at 9:37 am

      5 stars
      This was my absolute favorite growing up!

      Reply
    19. Ellie

      January 12, 2010 at 11:02 pm

      5 stars
      The recipe calls for green pepper. Is it green bell pepper, or green pepper as in jalapeno or serrano?

      Looking forward to making this yummy recipe for our Latin Flavor fundraiser at church 🙂

      Reply
      • Erica

        January 13, 2010 at 8:53 am

        5 stars
        Ellie- Green bell pepper.

        Reply
      • Carmen Ramirez

        June 02, 2023 at 1:09 pm

        Green bell or red bell peppers, of course. It is not a hot spicy dish.

        Reply
    20. Annie E

      January 12, 2010 at 11:13 pm

      5 stars
      I made this dish for my Colombian husband tonight and he LOVED it. I will be making more recipes from your website in the future - Thanks!

      Reply
      • Erica

        January 13, 2010 at 8:52 am

        5 stars
        Annie- thank you so much for your feedback! glad he liked it!

        Reply
    21. Luisa

      January 19, 2010 at 10:24 am

      5 stars
      Cant wait to cook this dish. I ate it as a little girl, and now thnx to this recipe I get to share it with my family.

      Reply
    22. Martha

      January 23, 2010 at 7:25 pm

      5 stars
      Erica,
      You should think about putting your wonderful receipes in a book. So, you can make some $$$. I am pretty sure you will be besides rich, you will be recognized as a woman with the Colombian sazon..............

      Love all your receipes and most the pictures, they look so yami and authentic!!
      Martha =)

      Reply
      • Erica

        January 23, 2010 at 8:03 pm

        5 stars
        Martha- LOL. Thank you so much for the wonderful comment! If I find a good publisher 😉

        Reply
    23. Tyson F. Gautreaux

      February 05, 2010 at 6:55 am

      5 stars
      Thanks for the post, I stumbled upon it when I was searching things related to chicken coops in Yahoo. It's not exactly what I was looking for but I picked some interesting things. Thanks again.

      Reply
    24. Kimberly

      February 09, 2010 at 7:25 am

      5 stars
      Hello! I was VERY pleased with this recipe. My husband, who is Colombian, said it was perfect. Thank you. Just a note to others, depending on the kind of rice you use, you might need just a few more minutes of cooking time. I reserved more stock for this case.

      Reply
      • Erica

        February 09, 2010 at 9:06 am

        5 stars
        Kimberly- Thank you so much for your feedback!

        Reply
    25. Andrea

      March 09, 2010 at 12:03 am

      5 stars
      Erica,
      In this recipe it looks like the rice is already been pre-cooked, am I right?
      What brand of rice do you recommend?
      Thank you.

      Reply
      • Erica

        March 09, 2010 at 8:03 am

        5 stars
        Andrea- The rice is not pre- cooked. I use Canilla or Goya!

        Reply
    26. Andrea

      March 09, 2010 at 4:29 pm

      5 stars
      Erica, soy Bogotana - llevo 12 anos viviendo en NY, PA y ahora MD y le cuento que extrano mucho la comida de mi tierra. La falta de conocimiento de muchos ingredientes no me permitia cocinar recetas Colombianas. Gracias: esta noche ARROZ CON POLLO!!!

      Reply
    27. Anonymous

      June 07, 2010 at 1:18 pm

      5 stars
      This arroz con pollo recipe was perfect. My kids love it and it was better the next day.

      Reply
    28. Angie Loaiza

      June 15, 2010 at 10:14 pm

      5 stars
      OMG I have been looking for this recipe forever, my husband is Colombian and my son is half and I have been cooking his dishes for years and when I came across this I had to try it and it is the bomb I can not wait till he gets home to serve this dish to him. Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

      Reply
    29. Anonymous

      June 25, 2010 at 8:18 am

      5 stars
      I made this Arroz con Pollo and it was delicious.....better the next day. Thank you. Great recipes.

      Reply
    30. Luz Adriana

      July 19, 2010 at 1:06 am

      5 stars
      Thanks for this recipe. I looking in every place for arroz con pollo and finally I found.

      Reply
    31. Jasmin

      July 25, 2010 at 4:43 pm

      5 stars
      This Dish makes wanna cry!!!! Thank you for showing us to make it. Now I can try to cook it just like my Mom and Grandma's Colombian dish.I never cook in my life but I can learn!!!

      Reply
    32. LeeAn Kahriger

      September 06, 2010 at 10:45 pm

      5 stars
      So excited to try! Was an exchange student 20 some years ago in Bucaramanga and still think about and miss the food. I was especially looking for an arroz con polo recipe. Thanks so much!

      Reply
    33. LeeAn Kahriger

      September 07, 2010 at 4:01 pm

      5 stars
      Made this today! So good and so easy. Just what I had been missing from my exchange year more than 20 years ago!!! Thank you so much. Bought stuff to make arepas too! Can't wait to try!

      Reply
    34. Dawn

      September 10, 2010 at 4:01 pm

      5 stars
      Loved loved Arroz con Pollo! Can't wait to try your other recipes... =)

      Reply
    35. Isabel

      September 29, 2010 at 7:54 pm

      5 stars
      Erica,
      For the past few weeks I searched for Colombian recipes and came across your site, this website reminds me of the book Julie and Julia. The photos accompanying the recipes are wonderful; they entice the reader to cook! Tonight I cooked arroz con pollo and loved it!! As I was eating I closed my eyes and felt as I were eight-years-old, sitting at my grandmother's house eating her food. I added sweet plantains, avocado, and passion fruit juice to complete the dish. I am looking forward to making other of your dishes!! Thank you for having this wonderful idea of bringing our Colombia everywhere, people will be able to see how amazing our food can be!

      Reply
    36. Vanessa

      October 04, 2010 at 2:23 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Erica,
      In step 3 when you say "add the rice" is it supposed to be cooked already?

      Reply
      • Erica

        October 04, 2010 at 7:19 pm

        5 stars
        Vanessa- No, It is uncooked.

        Reply
    37. Samantha from Maine

      October 07, 2010 at 4:06 pm

      5 stars
      I am making this on Saturday...This looks soooo good.

      Reply
    38. Samantha from Maine

      October 11, 2010 at 10:18 am

      5 stars
      It was fantastic! Thanks!

      Reply
    39. Diana

      November 01, 2010 at 12:23 pm

      5 stars
      Made this for lunch on Saturday and again, it was a home run! It tastes exactly like the arroz con pollo we used to eat in Colombia and it was so easy to make. For some reason I had to add another 20 minutes to the rice because it was still crunchy when I tasted it. Other than that, it was beyond delicious. Thanks again!!

      Reply
    40. Olga A

      November 01, 2010 at 5:04 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you so much for the recipe. . .
      It looks delicious and exactly how I want my arroz con pollo to come out. . .
      Will be trying it tonight 🙂

      Reply
    41. Jackie

      November 07, 2010 at 1:06 am

      5 stars
      Erica I love your blog! Im Colombian born in the US and Im also working on a blog of my own that includes some of my favorite Colombian dishes my mom makes! Your Arroz con pollo looks very similar to my mom's! I love cooking her food, makes me feel like Im still at home! I look foward to reading your blog! 🙂

      Reply
    42. Paula

      December 02, 2010 at 12:09 am

      5 stars
      I tried the Arroz Con Pollo recipe twice now. The taste is great but my rice is alwas mushy. What type of rice do you use?

      Reply
      • Erica

        December 02, 2010 at 8:38 am

        5 stars
        Paula- Long grain white rice (Canilla or Goya). You can add less liquid to the rice and it will be drier (about 1/2 cup lees).....I like mine moist.

        Reply
    43. Nubia

      December 09, 2010 at 12:22 pm

      5 stars
      Looking at your food takes me back home!! My mom is originally from Colombia and I have have been there to visit my family many times. I am married now and want to share part of my culture with my American husband and create new family traditions and this will help! Thank you so much, I can't wait to try these recipes!

      Reply
    44. jairo

      December 13, 2010 at 1:56 pm

      5 stars
      Hola Erica ! i` m colombian guy that loves to cook , my wife is american and now she how to make white rice , empanadas and patacones.... but the first time i made this recipe ; she was wow wow .... thanks for share our traditional cousine !

      Reply
    45. Johanna

      December 26, 2010 at 3:10 pm

      5 stars
      Hola Erica! I am so excited about trying your recipe for arroz con pollo, my colombian family is coming to visit and although I am colombian I can't say I cook a lot of traditional colombian food. I am so glad I found your recipe, cause I was looking to make something delicious,easy and traditional,and I think this covers all of those requirements.!!!!!! Thanks again.....

      Reply
    46. Maria

      December 29, 2010 at 5:20 pm

      5 stars
      “I am LOVING your recipes! You are a genius! I made this tonight and it was delish, and I’ve made other recipes of yours as well.

      Reply
    47. Patricia

      January 03, 2011 at 9:10 pm

      5 stars
      I have tried this recipe on numerous occasions. Not only is it easy to follow ,
      it is always perfect. I get lots of complements .

      Reply
    48. Andrea

      January 12, 2011 at 3:01 pm

      5 stars
      I made this recipe exactly how it states and it was fantastic!!! No alterations necessary

      Reply
    49. Christian

      February 05, 2011 at 12:08 am

      5 stars
      Thank you for the recipe, I'm also Colombian! and always enjoyed eating this dish now I'm giving it a go...so far so good, I'm towards the final stage and hopefully my Italian wife likes it because she is a great Sicilian cook. She is looking forward to try it.

      Reply
    50. roberta

      February 06, 2011 at 2:14 pm

      5 stars
      Hallo, I'm italian, but I have some colombian friends...I wanted to surprise them and cook something from their country..so,thank you for your recipse they are soooo tasty and helped me to learn how to cook colombian food...I hope I can visit Colombia really soon!
      Gracias

      Reply
    51. Anonymous

      March 22, 2011 at 12:15 pm

      5 stars
      You will LOVE this recipe!

      This is a wonderful recipe and has become a staple in our home!

      Reply
    52. Miriam

      June 14, 2011 at 5:24 pm

      5 stars
      I made this arroz con pollo last night for dinner and we all loved it!!! Delicious and easy to make.

      Reply
    53. Luz Adriana

      June 26, 2011 at 3:57 am

      5 stars
      Thanks Erica for the recipe, I'm from Medellin and live in California and no one knows about Arroz con Pollo, I will try it next week.

      Reply
    54. Catalina

      July 02, 2011 at 7:23 pm

      5 stars
      OMG!!!! Thank you for posting this recipe, I made it today.....my rice came out a little bit hard, but the taste was DELICIOUS!!!

      Reply
    55. Gina C.

      July 24, 2011 at 12:23 pm

      5 stars
      I made this last night exactly as written. As with all your recipes I've tried, this was exactly the flavors I recall from my Colombian family. This will definitely be added into my menu rotation. Your blog is by far the best resource for delicious Colombian food. I'm so glad to have found you!

      Reply
    56. Lina

      August 09, 2011 at 5:02 pm

      5 stars
      Loved it! Easy, quick and great flavor. This will be one I'll use again.

      Reply
    57. Karen S.

      September 11, 2011 at 2:18 pm

      5 stars
      My Colombian son-in-law was recently in an accident & is recovering in my home. I made this recipe for him & he loved it! Three of his Colombian friends came to visit & they each had two servings! My whole family loved it, too! Today I'm making the Short Ribs with Colombian spices in the slow cooker. I can't wait to taste it as it smells delicious. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful recipes.

      Reply
    58. Monica

      September 17, 2011 at 9:20 am

      5 stars
      This recipe has made my 16 year old son very happy. Orroz con pollo was his favorite dish to eat when we were in Colombia this past summer on a missions trip. I've used this recipe four times since our return in July. Today, I am preparing it for not just my family but about 75 other people as it is the main dish at our lunch at church today.

      Reply
    59. Gloria

      September 27, 2011 at 12:21 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Erica,
      Thanks for sharing your great recipes with us.
      I am Colombian American and grew up with this same Arroz con Pollo recipe. The only difference in my version is that I add the chicken and frozen vegetables right after coating the rice with the oil and tomato paste. I basically bring everything to a boil , then simmer. I was wondering why you add the vegetables and the chicken after the rice is mostly cooked? Doesn't that make it a lot harder to get everything mixed together? Would love your thoughts on this as I am always open to making this great dish ever better. 🙂
      Thanks,
      Gloria

      Reply
      • Erica

        September 27, 2011 at 12:44 pm

        5 stars
        Hi Gloria, This is my mom's recipe and I learned it from her......The chicken is pre-cooked and I used the broth from that chicken to cook the rice.

        Reply
    60. Amparo

      December 11, 2011 at 8:14 pm

      5 stars
      I made this arroz con pollo and I loved it, it tasted like my mom's rice.Thank you.

      Reply
    61. P. Cantu

      January 24, 2012 at 12:28 pm

      5 stars
      I've tried two other arroz con pollo recipes and they came out OK ... I measure my cooking success based on how much food is left over after making a meal. I tried your recipe and it was wiped out clean. It came out delicious but I had to use 6 cups of chicken stock as the rice was drying out quickly.

      Reply
    62. war

      February 28, 2012 at 3:44 pm

      5 stars
      I'm on my way to buy all the ingredients to make this today. Imma see if I find some guanabana to make some jugo and eat it just like my mom used to make it for me. Thank you

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    63. Monica T.

      February 29, 2012 at 7:04 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you Erica for sharing your recipes in english. I was born here but my parents are from Medellin. I tried your arroz con pollo and it came out delicious!

      Reply
    64. Carlos

      March 07, 2012 at 9:47 pm

      5 stars
      Hola, soy un estudiante universitario nacido en Colombia y de ves en cuanto me gusta venir a tu pagina y concinar un poco. Todas tus recetas me han salido muy ricas! En esta se te olvido incluir en la receta cuanto arroz, me imagino que 1 1/2?

      Reply
      • Erica

        March 08, 2012 at 6:59 am

        5 stars
        Carlos-Es 1 cup.....si miras bien esta en la lista de ingredientes para el arroz.

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    65. ktrin

      March 19, 2012 at 5:26 am

      5 stars
      es una receta tradicional y deliciosa, solo una sugerencia, cilantro en ingles es CORIANDER...

      Reply
    66. Lina S

      April 20, 2012 at 6:41 pm

      5 stars
      Prepare esta receta ayer y me salió maravillosa, no esperaba que me fuera ir así de bien. Muchas gracias, saludos desde NJ

      Reply
      • Erica

        April 20, 2012 at 6:46 pm

        5 stars
        Lina- Gracias!

        Reply
    67. Lauren

      May 04, 2012 at 2:44 pm

      5 stars
      I made this last night and it was delicious!! Even my 3 year old son ate it right up! Thanks for sharing your family recipes! Keep them coming!!

      Reply
    68. Carolyn

      May 04, 2012 at 5:46 pm

      5 stars
      My Colombian friend and I are addicted to this stuff!!! I tried some of it when her grandmother came over and I couldn't get enough!! That's why we are going to try to recreate it tonight! I know it will be delicious! 🙂

      Reply
    69. Daniela

      June 14, 2012 at 6:23 pm

      5 stars
      Erica, eres increible... de verdad que deberias pensar en publicar tus recetas en un libro... no solo son perfectas sino que el prologo que le pones a cada unas las hace mas atractivas, lo mismo que las fotos... me muero por hacer el arroz con pollo este domingo para el dia del padre... tambien tengo listos los ingredientes para la torta de pan que le quiero agregar guayaba. Gracias otra vez y felicitaciones! Daniela

      Reply
    70. Veronica

      May 08, 2014 at 9:00 am

      5 stars
      Hola Erica, quisiera hacer arroz con pollo para 30 personas... me puedes sugerir como cambiar las medidas? especialmente para preparar el arroz y que quede bien.

      Reply
    71. Nicole

      May 14, 2014 at 3:36 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Erica,
      Thank you so much for this recipe! I'm creating a Paleo version for a client, which is surprisingly easy. Great authentic flavors!

      Reply
    72. Miriam

      June 27, 2014 at 4:17 pm

      5 stars
      I love trying recipes from around the World and have a new found craving for latin foods.. can't wait to try this!

      Reply
    73. Patricia

      June 30, 2014 at 5:21 pm

      5 stars
      I was looking for receipe for a pot luck that had it's origin in South America. This was easy, beautiful to look at and tasty. I could not find the Sazon Goya with saffron, but did find a sazon Goya con cilantro y achiote. It had more of an orange color. Is there a big difference? The flavor was very good.

      Reply
      • Erica Dinho

        July 01, 2014 at 10:09 am

        5 stars
        No, I used both and they are similar.

        Reply
    74. diana

      August 07, 2014 at 9:51 pm

      5 stars
      A great arroz con pollo! Made it for my husband who absolutely loved it. So much so I had to make it again. The next day! 🙂 Quick question about doubling the recipe. How does doubling affect the rice's cooking time? Thanks 🙂

      Reply
    75. Julia

      September 09, 2014 at 11:08 am

      5 stars
      I make this arroz con pollo twice a week. It's my favorite Colombian recipe.

      Reply
    76. Zehra

      October 27, 2014 at 4:20 am

      5 stars
      Lovely recipe! Any tips of making it for a large group like around 30 people? How much should I multiply the recipe by?

      Reply
    77. Carrie

      February 03, 2015 at 2:24 pm

      5 stars
      Do I add the rice cooked or uncooked? I'm going to make this tonight!!!

      Reply
      • Erica Dinho

        February 03, 2015 at 7:17 pm

        5 stars
        Uncooked.

        Reply
    78. Luisa

      February 16, 2015 at 8:29 pm

      5 stars
      Hola erica me encantan tus recetas siempre estoy ensayando cosas nuevas y ya he hecho muchas tuyas. Yo vivo en nj con mi familia y la verdad es que la comidita lo transporta a uno . Te quería preguntar algo sobre esta receta de arroz con pollo , haré una fiesta en estos días y quisiera hacerlo pero seria para 40 personas ... Sabes mas o menos cuanto necesitaría de ingredientes?

      Reply
      • Erica Dinho

        February 17, 2015 at 9:36 am

        5 stars
        Hola Luisa, Esta receta puede servir hasta 6 personas, entoces puedes multipicar los ingredientes por 7. El procedimiento es el mismo, pero debes usar una olla bien grande.

        Reply
    79. Mary Johnson

      May 25, 2015 at 3:51 am

      5 stars
      Cuanto arroz? 1 cup?

      Reply
      • Erica Dinho

        May 26, 2015 at 4:35 pm

        5 stars
        1 cup.

        Reply
    80. KMCox

      June 29, 2015 at 11:24 pm

      5 stars
      I have made this twice and am making a double recipe this time. It is perfect!

      Reply
    81. Deborah

      August 23, 2015 at 8:10 pm

      5 stars
      Has anyone tried making this ahead and freezing? It sounds delicious and I prepare meals for others and would love to make this.

      Reply
    82. Sam Brooks

      September 30, 2015 at 12:15 pm

      5 stars
      If we were to leave the grren pepers off since im making this dish for a class project and a kid is allergic to it would there be any big change in the recipe and taste of it??

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      • Erica Dinho

        September 30, 2015 at 1:57 pm

        5 stars
        No. It will be fine.

        Reply
    83. Natasha

      December 06, 2015 at 10:04 am

      5 stars
      Hi! What type of rice do you recommend I use?

      Reply
      • Erica Dinho

        December 07, 2015 at 11:44 am

        5 stars
        I use long grain white rice.

        Reply
    84. Jeanny B.

      February 14, 2016 at 4:18 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Erica,
      This dish looks absolutely delicious and I am looking to cook it soon. Wondering if you could please clarify the first part of the recipe please?
      When you say " place chicken breast, 5 cups water and the remaining ingredients for the stock in a medium pot", which exactly are "the remaining ingredients" you are referring to? Sorry about the question.......
      I have tried many of your recipes and they have all been delicious and quite a hit. The last one I made was albondigon. Thanks for the wonderful recipes!!

      Sincerely, Jeanny

      Reply
      • Jeanny B.

        February 14, 2016 at 4:21 pm

        5 stars
        Sorry Ercia you can ignore my message. I just figured it out. Apologies!!

        Reply
    85. Mrs Monica Godwin

      May 14, 2016 at 9:26 pm

      5 stars
      Hello Erica,
      Thank you so much to this blog. I don't know if you still monitor it, but I have a question please. I'm in the UK and cannot easily buy saizon Goya or annatto/achiote. I'd like to make my own seasoning, so what would you recommend I use instead of achiote/annatto please?

      Reply
      • Erica Dinho

        May 15, 2016 at 10:49 pm

        5 stars
        Here is the recipe to make your own: https://www.mycolombianrecipes.com/homemade-powdered-seasoning/

        Reply
        • Monica Godwin

          May 16, 2016 at 9:46 am

          5 stars
          Thank you for your reply Erica, but I cannot buy ground achiote or annato here in the UK. What would your advice be for an alternative please? I've been researching this and was thinking Tumeric and Paprika (not hot, and can't find sweet!), do you agree? Thanks again.

          Reply
          • Erica Dinho

            May 17, 2016 at 12:48 pm

            5 stars
            Yes.

            Reply
            • Mrs Monica Godwin

              May 17, 2016 at 12:59 pm

              5 stars
              Thank you. 🙂

    86. alex machado

      March 07, 2017 at 3:23 pm

      5 stars
      When you say ” place chicken breast, 5 cups water and the remaining ingredients for the stock in a medium pot”, which exactly are the remaining ingredients you are referring to?

      Reply
      • Pbo

        March 12, 2019 at 3:54 pm

        5 stars
        I also don't understand what this means. Can someone explain? Thanks.

        Reply
    87. kevin varela

      March 19, 2017 at 12:25 am

      5 stars
      hey great recipe, I been searching for this and I love how u have the ketchup in the background u know that arroz con pollo goes great with ketchup lol reminds me of my childhood. making this for the wife n son tomorrow hope it come out as fantastic as yours

      Reply
    88. Jacqui Lacey

      April 17, 2017 at 1:31 pm

      5 stars
      how many servings is this?

      Reply
    89. Ana

      December 12, 2018 at 4:22 pm

      5 stars
      I have a question. When you list the ingredients, you say chicken AND stock. Is that 2 different things or is it supposed to be chicken stock? Also, in the directions, it says 5 cups of water and the " rest" of the ingredients for the stock. What are the "rest" of the ingredients for the stock. Those parts were confusing to me. Thanks.

      Reply
    90. Aiste

      January 07, 2019 at 1:18 pm

      5 stars
      I love your website! When I want to surprise my Colombian boyfriend ( I'm Lithuanian) I always come to check your recipes. And today I'm trying this one. I love Colombian food!

      Reply
    91. Alicia

      January 26, 2019 at 2:56 pm

      5 stars
      How does tripling the recipe affect the cooking time?

      Reply
    92. Kathy

      February 06, 2019 at 11:47 pm

      5 stars
      Is there a similar recipie that used shrimp instead of chicken? We just came back from Colombia and kept seeing something similar to this but with shrimp. Wanted to surprise my husband with it since he never got to order it. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Erica Dinho

        February 09, 2019 at 2:06 pm

        5 stars
        https://www.mycolombianrecipes.com/rice-with-shrimp-arroz-con-camarones/

        Reply
    93. Julie

      February 09, 2019 at 8:45 pm

      5 stars
      This is my favorite colombian dish and my husband feels like he is back home when I make it!! Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
    94. Monique

      May 21, 2019 at 5:47 pm

      5 stars
      How much rice?

      Reply
    95. Robert

      June 01, 2019 at 10:27 pm

      5 stars
      I made this today and used Triguisar instead of Sazón Goya- turned out great! Awesome recipe

      Reply
    96. Julia

      June 12, 2019 at 6:49 am

      5 stars
      Hi!
      When should I use the scallions, bay leaf and spices you mention on the recipe list?

      Reply
      • Maria

        August 27, 2020 at 8:33 pm

        5 stars
        I’m wondering the same thing!

        Reply
    97. Yamilet

      July 09, 2019 at 10:01 am

      5 stars
      I'm so excited to try this recipe, I ate this a lot growing up but never learned how to make it!
      If you're using the sazon Goya packets, how many would you use?

      Reply
      • Erica Dinho

        July 09, 2019 at 3:03 pm

        5 stars
        1/2 or 1. To your taste.

        Reply
    98. Andrew W.

      July 02, 2020 at 6:44 pm

      5 stars
      Making this tonight for the 3rd week in a row... Stores excellent and I actually find myself eating it for breakfast most often, with a fried egg on top of course! Thank you so much.

      Reply
    99. Kudrat kart

      August 20, 2020 at 6:22 am

      5 stars
      I made this today and used Triguisar instead of Sazón Goya- turned out great! Awesome recipe

      Reply
    100. chris 06

      January 13, 2021 at 1:10 pm

      5 stars
      Beaucoup de ressemblance avec la paella espagnole
      Merci et bises Chris 06

      Reply
    101. Dan

      September 08, 2021 at 1:55 pm

      Thank you. Great recipe. Made this last night for my wife and me. Excellent. Many years ago (early '70s) I spent a few weeks with a family in Bogota. Great memories still. Last night for a culture clash I served with buttermilk biscuits. Spectacular.

      Reply
    102. Natalia

      October 20, 2021 at 6:57 pm

      Can you specify what are the “ingredients for the stock”?

      Reply
    103. Beverly Meiner

      January 22, 2022 at 12:42 pm

      5 stars
      My goodness this is good! I made it with chicken thighs. The broth was awesome. I let it simmer all morning. Then I finished it off so I could have it for lunch. Very delicious! I have a goal this year to learn how to cook foods from Latin America, Puerto Rico & Cuba. This recipe is a great way to start!

      Reply
    104. Astrid

      May 07, 2022 at 1:10 pm

      5 stars
      Best Colombian recipes blog. I love this arroz con pollo recipe, every time I make it for my family everyone loves it.

      Reply
    105. Gloria

      June 01, 2022 at 1:27 pm

      5 stars
      I make this arroz con pollo recipe every weekend and it's perfect. Thank you for sharing these amazing Colombian recipes.

      Reply
    106. Diego

      July 07, 2022 at 2:14 pm

      5 stars
      This Arroz con Pollo recipe is a popular staple in my house.Easy recipe and taste delicious

      Reply
    107. Liliana

      July 15, 2022 at 3:38 pm

      I grew up eating this arroz con pollo dish. I love this Colombian version and try to make it every weekend.Easy one pot meal for the whole family.

      Reply
    108. Gustavo

      July 15, 2022 at 3:41 pm

      5 stars
      Arroz con Pollo is a staple in my house. I usually make the Mexican version I grew up eating, but this colombian arroz con pollo is amazing. Thank you for sharing this recipe and all your colombian food with us.

      Reply
    109. Freddy

      July 22, 2022 at 4:28 pm

      5 stars
      This is an easy and authentic arroz con pollo recipe. I tried other versions, but always come back to this colombian arroz con pollo.

      Reply
      • Alberto

        July 24, 2022 at 6:52 pm

        5 stars
        This arroz con pollo recipe is fantastic.

        Reply
    110. Catalina Calle

      July 27, 2022 at 4:26 pm

      5 stars
      Taste like the my abuela would make it. Thank You!!! But quick question in the ingredients it says bay leaf but I didn’t see it in the recipe instructions.

      Reply
      • Erica Dinho

        July 28, 2022 at 2:58 pm

        You can check the instructions. It's to make the chicken stock.

        Reply
    111. Manuel

      August 09, 2022 at 12:41 pm

      5 stars
      Easy and authentic arroz con pollo recipe. Staple dish in my house

      Reply
    112. Liliana

      August 09, 2022 at 12:42 pm

      5 stars
      Best arroz con pollo recipe. My mom used to make it and I don't have her recipe. This is very similar to her dish.

      Reply
    113. Lina

      August 28, 2022 at 4:07 pm

      5 stars
      amazing arroz con pollo recipe.

      Reply
    114. Juan

      October 30, 2022 at 3:01 pm

      5 stars
      wonderful arroz con pollo recipe. it was very easy to make. Will be making it again soon.

      Reply
    115. Pia-Alicia-Pilar Mogollón

      November 04, 2022 at 2:11 pm

      In regards to the "sazon con azafran" the only brands I'm finding have MSG so I'm wondering if there anybody knows of an alternative seasoning blend without MSG?

      Reply
    116. Caroline

      April 07, 2024 at 7:27 pm

      Hi Erica - Great recipe, thank you! My Colombian husband loves it 🙂 but when I double the recipe, he thinks the rice is too wet. I tried using less broth, but some of the rice stays crunchy. I tried cooking it longer, but the liquid just didn't seem to be cooking out. Do you have a recommendation? Thank you!

      Reply
      • Erica Dinho

        April 08, 2024 at 9:31 am

        Use lower heat next time.

        Reply
    117. Erica

      August 29, 2024 at 7:10 pm

      This was fantastic! My mom is from Colombia and she always craves the traditional meals. She has dementia and I care for her at home so it’s hard to find the perfect authentic recipe for her fave meals.

      Reply

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