arroz con pollo (chicken and rice) my way

Name: Arroz con Pollo (Chicken and Rice) My Way
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Latin American
Ingredients: ## FOR THE CHICKEN; 1 to 1 1/2 pound(s) chicken breast halves; 2 package(s) sazon goya con azafran seasoning; 2 - cubes - maggi cons-mate tomato and chicken flavor seasoning; 1 cup(s) water; to taste salt and pepper; ## FOR THE RICE; 2 1/2 cup(s) white rice (rinsed thoroughly); 1 - 7 3/4 ounce(s) can of el pato jalapeno salsa (can sub with reg tomato sauce); 1 cup(s) water; ## TO SERVE; 1 can(s) rico's queso blanco (or your favorite queso); sliced fresh jalapeno; chopped cilantro; chopped onion; warm floour tortillas

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Michael Hall

Goodland, IN

Updated on Jul 21, 2023

This is one of my go-to dishes that I like to order from a favorite Mexican restaraunt near me. This is my version of that dish using ingredients that I had in my pantry and freezer. This version is made using an electric pressure cooker, similar to the Insta Pot brand.There are a wide variety of ways, and ingredients, used to make this dish but I wanted to recreate the version I am used to eating. I believe this recipe is as close as it gets. This dish packs a lot of flavor and is quick and easy for a week night meal. Try this one out, I think you'll agree. Enjoy.

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prep time 30 Min

cook time 1 Hr

method Pressure Cooker/Instant Pot

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

FOR THE CHICKEN
1 to 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast halves
2 packages sazon goya con azafran seasoning
2 - cubes - maggi cons-mate tomato and chicken flavor seasoning
1 cup water
to taste salt and pepper
FOR THE RICE
2 1/2 cups white rice (rinsed thoroughly)
1 - 7 3/4 ounces can of el pato jalapeno salsa (can sub with reg tomato sauce)
1 cup water
TO SERVE
1 can rico's queso blanco (or your favorite queso)
sliced fresh jalapeno
chopped cilantro
chopped onion
warm floour tortillas

How To Make arroz con pollo (chicken and rice) my way

Step 1

To cooker, add chicken, 1 cup water, Sazon season packets, salt and pepper.

Step 2

Secure lid and set cooker to "Chicken" setting (20 min.) Allow pressure to relase naturally.
Step 3

Remove chicken from cooker and set aside, keep warm.
Step 4

To remaining stock, add the Cons-mate cubes, 1 can of El Pato Jalapeno sauce, Rice and 1 cup water. Stir thoroughly until Cons-mate cubes have dissolved.
Step 5

Secure lid on cooker and set to "Rice". When finished do quick release on pressure. **Note: When this is done rice will not be dry and fluffy. Should still be a little wet.
Step 6

Tear chicken into small pieces or shreds and add to rice. Combine thoroughly.
Step 7

Heat Queso according to directions.
Step 8

Serve Arroz con Pollo with Queso drizzled over top. Serve with warm flour tortillas and add desired toppings and enjoy. I prefer Jalapeno, Cilantro, and diced onion but the choices are up to you.
Step 9

Note: You should be able to find all ingredients at a Mexican Grocer or most Super Markets in the International foods. I was able to purchase all ingredients from Wal-mart. "El Pato", "Sazon", and "Maggi Cons-mate" are all common brand names.
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