December 12, 2007         Updated by Kimberly Andrew

Arroz Con Pollo

Recipe By: Kimberly Andrew—Copyright © October 1998

Ingredients

  • 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 teaspoon salt (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 1/4 cups long-grain white rice
  • 1 (14 1/2 - ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 1 cup thick and chunky salsa

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cut chicken into one inch cubes and brown. Transfer to a 3-quart casserole dish. (You can use a large bowl that is oven proof).

Add rice to skillet. Cook, stirring, until rice is opaque, about 2 minutes. Stir in spices, broth, corn, and salsa. Bring to a boil. Add to chicken in casserole dish and stir.

Cover and bake 30 minutes, or until liquid is almost absorbed. Remove cover and bake 15-20 minutes longer, liquid is absorbed, and rice is tender. Garnish with cilantro or parsley. Serve from casserole.