Arroz Con Pollo (Cuban Chicken) Recipe

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Arroz Con Pollo (Cuban Chicken)
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Directions:

  1. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper, and 1 tsp oregano.
  2. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven oven medium-high heat.
  3. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
  4. Add in the chicken and brown on all sides.
  5. Remove the chicken from the pan; drizzle with lime juice, cover; keep warm.
  6. Add in the chopped onion, bell pepper, crushed chili flakes and chopped garlic to the pan, saute over medium heat until tender (about 5 minutes).
  7. Stir in 1/2 tsp oregano, tumeric and cumin; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  8. Stir in the rice and ham, cook 1 minute; increase heat to medium.
  9. Add in the chicken broth and tomatoes (with the liquid); bring to a boil.
  10. Add in the chicken (nestling into the rice mixture); cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 18 minutes, or until the liquid is almost absorbed.
  11. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  12. Stir in the peas; cover and cook for 3 minutes.
  13. Remove from the heat; let stand uncovered for 5 minutes.
  14. Sprinkle with olives.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 379.87 Kcal (1590 kJ)
Calories from fat 117.08 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.01g 20%
Cholesterol 8.68mg 3%
Sodium 1296.43mg 54%
Potassium 370.09mg 8%
Total Carbs 52.25g 17%
Sugars 4.19g 17%
Dietary Fiber 3.89g 16%
Protein 12.35g 25%
Vitamin C 38.6mg 64%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 16%
Iron 11mg 61%
Calcium 61.8mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 117.83 Kcal (493 kJ)
Calories from fat 36.31 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.03g 20%
Cholesterol 2.69mg 3%
Sodium 402.11mg 54%
Potassium 114.79mg 8%
Total Carbs 16.2g 17%
Sugars 1.3g 17%
Dietary Fiber 1.21g 16%
Protein 3.83g 25%
Vitamin C 12mg 64%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 16%
Iron 3.4mg 61%
Calcium 19.2mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.9
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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