Authentic Puerto Rican Arroz con Pollo | Rice with Chicken | Amazing Recipe

Arroz con Pollo - a staple dish in many Puerto Rican households that is affordable, easy, and HUGE in flavor! Enjoy!
Ingredients:
3 1/2 cups long grain rice
2 - 3 lbs lightly seasoned chicken (chicken sections, deboned)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped white onion
1 oz of either beef summer sausage, chopped pork bacon, or diced cooking ham
1/4 cup sofrito (I have 2 sofrito videos on my channel!)
2 garlic cloves, mashed
1/2 cup tomato sauce
2 tbsp diced pimientos
Spanish olives or "alcaparrado"
1 1/2 packets Goya Sazón
1 chicken bouillon
1/4 tsp oregano flakes
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 bay leaf
1 tsp salt
About 3 cups water (NOTE 🚨- If this doesn’t seem like enough water for 3.5 cups of long grain rice, remember, the chicken will continue to release moisture as the rice cooks! Therefore, adding less water for this specific rice dish will help prevent a mushy arroz con pollo! 🚨)
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[@leovega5664]

My father that passed away always made this for me as a kid and I never knew how to make it and I did today and it reminded me so much of him.. thank you 🙏🏼

[@mariscookingpr]

Awe you’re very welcome! 🥺

[@dianaspencer4251]

Hola Mari, I made your Arroz con Pollo and it was just delicious. I don't cook as often as I used to because I lost my husband last year and it make me sad. But , it's a cold night tonight in the bay area and I needed some comfort food so I opened a bottle of wine and made your Arroz con Pollo and it was just pure delicious comfort. My Rafael would have loved it. Gracias Mija.

[@mariscookingpr]

Oh my goodness, my condolences for your loss! 🥺 I’m glad that the dish was able to bring you some comfort and joy!

[@7111maddie]

I’m Mexican and my husband is Puerto Rican! Im glad I came across your channel!! Sometimes because of our culture difference I struggle to know or find what to cook. But this right here it’s a must! Deséame suerte because i will be making this today, Deditos cruzados 🤞🏼😁🤞🏼

[@mariscookingpr]

You got this!! So glad you’re here! 💕

[@OfficiallyEvita]

So you’re Mexican and Puerto Rican. 😊 beautiful cultures

[@matthewrivera7778]

Bbv

[@kathymarzan3460]

Made this for a pot luck, and it came out perfect! I didn't have any meat/pork to add and it still was amazing! Aloha from a PR in Hawaii!

[@mariscookingpr]

That’s amazing! I’m glad you enjoyed it! ❤️

[@tiarracalderon6037]

Thanks so much for sharing this❤! Hubby is from PR and absolutely loves this! I’ve made this a few times and had to show you some love! Thanks again!

[@mariscookingpr]

You are so welcome! Thank you!!

[@kindnesstoall]

Havent made it in years...will be making this!!

[@vanessatorres4283]

I’m Peruvian and my husband is Puerto Rican. Your channel has helped me cook some of his favorite dishes from childhood. Thank you❤️

[@mariscookingpr]

You are so welcome!

[@Amazonagent]

My mom passed away last year and I wasn't sure if I remembered all the steps of how she made her rice, and yours is almost exactly how she did it! I'll be trying this soon, thanks for the video!

[@mariscookingpr]

My condolences, and I’m so honored that my recipe reminded you of your mother’s! 🥺 Let me know if you have any questions!

[@kindnesstoall]

Made it today! Used thighs only...it was delicious. House had a great aroma and husband loved it. He was surprised. Thank you!!!!

[@mariscookingpr]

❤️🥳

[@msrhodes2771]

I made it tonight and it was a big hit! Thank you so much for sharing your culture with us!

[@mariscookingpr]

I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Taison! 🥺 It’s my pleasure, and thank you so much for your support!

[@Xandradima]

This is a recipe I’m keeping forever because it tasted very authentic! Tasted just like my mom’s! I made habichuelas from another KZbinrs recipe and the combo was 🤤🤌🏽 Keeping the rice on low took longer to cook so I changed it to medium low instead!

[@mariscookingpr]

These are my absolute favorite kinds of comments 🥺 I feel honored that it tasted like your moms! Thankful for your support!

[@Liztrujillo1]

I made this today, absolutely delicious! Thank you for making this video simple and easy to follow. Also, your voice is calming! ☺️

[@mariscookingpr]

Awesome! Thank you! 🥹

[@NoelVegaGonzalez]

Finally an easy recipe thank you

[@agoogleuser1035]

Hola Mari. He estado aprendiendo como cocinar. También he estado estudiando diferentes culturas y los alimentos que comen. Me encontré con esto y espero probarlo pronto. Gracias, amiga, y que Dios te bendiga.

[@mariscookingpr]

Awe que bueno! Igualmente!

[@jawidofkoj2998]

Looks great. I'm gonna make this for iftar next week!

[@MarthaBrovelli]

That’s the recipe I was looking for it looks and sounds so delicious. Thank you so much and God bless you. Keep sharing.

[@tltate]

Looks delicious!

[@shanajames-suckrajh]

Thank you. This is one of my favorite Puerto Rican dishes. You really explain things so well. I can't wait to make this!

[@mariscookingpr]

I try my best, Shana! Thank you so much for your support! ♥️🙏🏽

[@poncethegayboi]

Im excited to make this.

[@indianikolwimbush2268]

This dish would go so good with some sweet sweet maduros, some aji sauce and a nice potato salad oweee I love your recipe it’s perfect.

[@mariscookingpr]

Gosh, that sounds sooooo good! I’m actually going to make this very, very soon, so thank you! 🤣❤️

[@christinarivastorres3734]

So glad I found your channel! I made this shrimp soup for my family and they all loved it!

[@mariscookingpr]

So glad! 🥰

[@alexistorres3886]

Hi Mari. I tried your recipe of arroz con pollo 2 days ago and it was delicious! Through the years I was never able to master it. Thank you for this video. 🤗🤗

[@mariscookingpr]

Great job, Alexis!! I’m so glad you got it down!

[@alexistorres3886]

@@mariscookingpr Me too!! Thank you.

[@shirleym.2747]

I love your recipe 🎉

[@mariscookingpr]

So glad! 💕

[@VANILLASKY92X]

Cute and a great cook! Just made this love it. Saludos desde 🇵🇦 Panama

[@mariscookingpr]

Saludos!

[@maxinem.951]

Glooooory Hallelujah AMEN 🔥🙌. I shall Never forget his faithfulness towards me🥰

[@MrCeora]

You have great technique for this recipe.

[@mariscookingpr]

Thank you so much!

[@ambergoosen5922]

Hi Mari, I made this dish for lunch today and I used your sofrito recipe! :) Thank you for sharing and posting recipes. God bless you and your family. Number 6:24-26

[@mariscookingpr]

Awe thank you so much! Same to you and yours! ❤️🙏🏽

[@readylisettego]

Looks so good 🤤 😍 I’m getting hungry lol

[@mariscookingpr]

Thank you 😋

[@cindycindy8056]

Thank you for your recipe

[@JenPinto-d8j]

Thank you for the recipe. Mines always comes out mushy! I was using the wrong method. First time I made the perfect rice. Ty!!

[@mariscookingpr]

Great job!

[@cristinamarierosado10]

FUEGOOOO💯🔥!!! This looks absolutely super yummy! Just like how my títí in Rincón makes it in the Caldero ❤️

[@mariscookingpr]

Love that I can remind you of your tití! 🥰 Thank you so much! 🙏🏽

[@millia5238]

I cook it the same way my son bought me some Chicken so I can make Arroz con Pollo for him I'm make it for him tomorrow he Loves it too

[@ElizaDolittle]

I am Italian and learned the art of cooking Italian food, but I always do some international experimenting - otherwise life would be boring. I will be making this version of arroz con pollo! P.S. the Puerto Rican sofrito is like aroma therapy for me.

[@mariscookingpr]

“Aroma therapy” - I love that! 😆

[@charchar541]

I'm definitely going to make this for mi Novio I'm so excited to try this 😊 thank you

[@wanda8977]

Mari am learning new tips. Going to definitely pour rice in before water. I use tomato paste going to use 🍅 sauce . I can’t wait to try your version

[@mariscookingpr]

You will do amazing, Wanda! 😌 Thank you for your support! 🙏🏽♥️

[@DulcePerle]

Amazing! I instantly subscribed 🍽️

[@mariscookingpr]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@thebigbossdogdaddy754]

❤❤❤ Thank you thank you thank you😊 I am sitting here with my first plate. That I just made, And I can't believe I made that it tastes so good 👍 It's the 4th of July and people are having hot dogs and hamburgers. I made this and I cannot be more pleased. Thank you so much so so much. I'm not just liking the video. I'm downloading it to my phone. God bless you ❤❤❤

[@mariscookingpr]

Great job!! And thank you so much!

[@LindaLiinda]

I made this but used chicken thighs & breast and man oh man this came out so good!

[@sinepari9160]

This is my next project this weekend!

[@kona887]

Making this tomorrow!!!!

[@suzifloren6090]

THANK YOU TO THE PRAISE OF. Y’shuah.

[@christianrolandoleonardmaisy]

13:57

[@ewilliams8099]

Gracias!

[@mariscookingpr]

De nada 🥰

[@KilozMedia]

Arroz con pollo 🙌🏽

[@gianinahinds4018]

This looks delicious !!! I wonder, Can you add chicken broth instead of water ????

[@mariscookingpr]

I think that would work really well!

[@angelagonzalez9453]

Esta buenísimo !! 🙏🥰

[@mariscookingpr]

Gracias!!

[@Savednunafraid]

The fact that you are a believer 👍🏽thumbs up and I’m subscribing plus your fruit of gentleness and meekness is seen in your video keep believing keep God first #kingdom movement

[@mariscookingpr]

Thank you so much!!! 🥺 Also, welcome! 🫶🏼

[@LuisEcua1960]

Hola Mari, hoy decidí usar su receta de arroz con pollo, le avisare como me fue jejeje

[@stephanielanzafame2185]

I made this with tofu because I’m vegan, loved the recipe all the same. thanks! :)

[@gwenscott9867]

Hello. I'm Afro American and I ate this the entire 9 months of my pregnancy. My friend is Spanish and she really knew how to kill this dish. Now I live in GA and cannot find a place that knows how to make this dish taste even close to my friend. I'm really not a cook or do I like to cook. But I'm trying to get it together 😊😊😊. I'm going to try to prepare this one with the Lord's help.😊

[@mariscookingpr]

Awe you can do it!! It’s easier than it looks ☺️

[@mirnabonilla7488]

Te quedo beautiful 😊😅

[@mariscookingpr]

Jajajajaja thank you!

[@ChefSharma]

I know the ingredients are different, but it looks just like HImalaya Doaba Pulao I cook! I love Puerto Rican people and food a lot, looks delicious!

[@mariscookingpr]

Interesting! I need to look that recipe up now! 😯

[@ChefSharma]

@@mariscookingpr Pulao in South Asia uses Masala, that's the only difference, one common spice being cumin / jeera with Pollo, the rest are different LoL

[@lauram6074]

Que bueno

[@NatividadAcevedo-i6d]

That's how my mother and grandmother cooked their Arroz con Pollo. and Red bean with fried plantains Maduros. y aguacate nunca nos falto.

[@michaelryder-t7w]

Mine came out red instead of yellow. (I think because I used chili powder on the chicken)...but to was soooo good...Thank you!!!

[@asaxr]

My grandma made the best arroz con pollo. 🙏🙏🙏

[@mariscookingpr]

@@asaxr Awwww I’m sure she did! 🥺

[@asaxr]

@@mariscookingpr thank you. I’m going to try to replicate it. She was old school from the Bronx and cooked in restaurants. She used tocino as a base and I remember her cooking the the sofrito, tomato paste, cilantro etc in a small frying pan then added it to the chicken being cooked separately. The other thing was her beans!! With calabasa!! 🥰🙏

[@MAELOB]

You just motivated to make it this afternoon 😂

[@mariscookingpr]

Yes! Do it! 🥳

[@beccalewis1713]

Hey Mari! I was just wondering if you semi cook the rice before adding it or if you just put it in from the bag and let it cook with the dish?

[@mariscookingpr]

Hi! The rice is raw when I add it to the pot. ☺️

[@beccalewis1713]

@mariscookingpr thank you! 😊

[@kindnesstoall]

I remember back in the days using Annatto Achiote to give it the red color...no more? Have to make this recipe..

[@mariscookingpr]

Achiote oil? Yes! Now, sazó is more commonly used due to convenience! Nothing wrong with the old school way though!

[@elarivera8182]

Gracias lo estoy haciendo

[@mariscookingpr]

Buen provecho, corazón! 🙌🏽

[@GetLiftedEntertainment1]

Thank you.

[@michele6813virgolady]

Yummy 😋

[@Nicolev120580]

Would I need more or less water if I'm using extra long grain rice?

[@mariscookingpr]

Keep the measurements the same 😊

[@kokhotoms1620]

Show us how to make bacalaitos I prefer to use shrimp but cod is not bad either.

[@mariscookingpr]

Ooo yes! Great idea for a video!

[@MSnewo-d6k]

How many servings does this feed?

[@mariscookingpr]

@@MSnewo-d6k 4-5 adults, all depending on the portion size

[@SimplyHEARTLESS]

🔥🔥❤❤

[@OG_Birdman]

What brand summer sausage did you use?

[@mariscookingpr]

I use the one from Aldi! Any brand is fine.

[@OG_Birdman]

@@mariscookingpr ok. Thank you

[@sherondajohnson2526]

😊😇❤💗 well hello friend I see that you are in your kitchen making something this delicious🥑🫑🥕🥔

[@mariscookingpr]

Hi Sheronda, you’re so sweet! 🥰 Thank you for your continuous support! 🫶🏼

[@IAmTheAbundance]

😍😍😛😛🤤

[@lismarie1987]

😍😍

[@juliusmelendez5734]

Any reason why you left our the bones. I thought the marrow would add extra flavor

[@mariscookingpr]

Personal preference! Feel free to keep them in if you try the recipe!

[@mikejonce1]

What size is your caldero?

[@mariscookingpr]

3.7 quarts

[@Carol-ng3qi]

I love my arroz con pollo just like this but I use chicken wings.

[@MelissaStage]

My stove gas what temp to cook it on

[@mariscookingpr]

Same as electric, but just a smidge lower. I find that gas stoves are hotter than electric.

[@MelissaStage]

@@mariscookingpr ok thanks I’m cooking it tomorrow

[@jacqui3885]

Has anyone used store-bought sofrito?

[@mariscookingpr]

Hi! I always recommend to use a combination of both the red (tomato based) sofrito and green (recaito) sofrito! If you can find the frozen Goya sofrito, then even better. 😊 I do have 2 sofrito videos on my channel in case you’re interested. A traditional version and a more practical one. 🙏🏽

[@godssaint1388]

My parents never take the bones out, gives it more flavor

[@mariscookingpr]

@@godssaint1388 That’s fine. If you make it, leave the bone in.

[@kevinhoward9593]

can i use breast cut up into strips?

[@mariscookingpr]

Yes you can!

[@awildamercado2120]

You had me until you added the Slim Jims? Is that really what you added?

[@mariscookingpr]

Omg no lol. Summer sausage. All of the ingredients are always in the description box, and you’re free to substitute anything according to your preference.

[@doniellestenson3502]

Use chicken thighs juicy flavorful meat.Without all the tendons.

[@mariscookingpr]

Great idea! A lot of people also use a whole, cut up chicken but keep the bone in and they simply debone as they eat. Whatever your preference!

[@poncethegayboi]

Why debone it

[@mariscookingpr]

I don’t like it 😊

[@poncethegayboi]

@@mariscookingpr fair. My life long friend Juan Carlos. His mom made this. It always has the bone. I as a white kid used to cheeseburgers. Was like idk about finding this bone in my rice. I used to live at his house in the summer. His mother is an angel. But back to the story. The bone creeped me out. Until I took my fist bite! Then I was like omg I want this everyday. but I just talked to my buddy Juan. I told him about your recipe. He's like yeh Mike that's the way my mom makes it. That's the same dish. I'm like yep I'm making it. You added stuff she didn't. Money and time of course. She was single raising two kids. But omg that dish is so good I never ever forgot it. I'm sooo happy I can make it now! He's like I'll ask my mom for her way to make it. She also had yellow rice that was also a banger.

[@poncethegayboi]

@@mariscookingpr and hope that doesn't come off rude. Mentioning me being white. I was still poor white trash. Lol. But we ate burgers and meatloaf. So me actually having this dish as a kid. And absolutely loving it and craving it for years. Is a testament to how good it is. I just wanted to tell you how I found out about and give you my background on it. If it was for that. I would never even know to look up the recipe that brought me to your channel.

[@curlylox247]

Rice was ruined!! I should have measured. Never open rice before it’s done

[@curlylox247]

I will try again

[@mariscookingpr]

You got this! Yes, measuring is key, especially in the beginning. You will get it. 🙏🏽

[@mariscookingpr]

Can you specify how the end result turned out? Maybe I can help.

[@curlylox247]

@@mariscookingpr some was cooked, some was hard. It was just a tad bit undercooked, I added water, and then it became mushy. I started over and then it came out delicious!!!!!

[@curlylox247]

Thank you!!! I am a new subbie!!!

[@gricelimaldonadosantiago]

I haven't made this yet but I just watched it fully through from the beginning and I didn't skip it which is rare. Super easy instructions to follow. Answered all my questions as I watched ... I'll come back when I make it to tell u how it turned out lol 🖤🤎

[@gricelimaldonadosantiago]

Finished!!! I didn't put all the ingredients u did because I didn't have them all or I substituted for what I did, for example onion powder vs chopped onions but it still came out good! Next time I'll make it with the fresh ingredients 😍😍😍 it'll be so good. Thanks for the recipe. My mom always made me arroz con Pollo for my birthday and special occasions when I asked for it because it was my FAVORITEs that she would make.❤❤❤

[@mariscookingpr]

Awe yay!! I’m so glad it worked out well for you! Nothing wrong with substitutions! Sometimes you simply have to work with what you have available. 🙏🏽