Shredded Chicken and Rice

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When I first started to cook in my early 20’s (yeah I was a bit late to the game) I always avoided cooking arroz con pollo. The rice was always mushy, the chicken undercooked, the rice over cooked, burned, you name it. So my trick (which I thought was genius) was to buy a cooked chicken, cook some yellow rice, and put it all together.

Nowadays I can make a mean arroz con pollo from scratch, bone in and all. I just had to master it. However, I think this is a great cheat recipe. It’s delicious and very simple to prepare.

Shredded Chicken and Rice

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Course: Entree

Cuisine: Cuban

Keyword: Chicken with Rice, Cuban Arroz con Pollo, Shredded Chicken and Rice

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 470kcal

Author: Julie of CookedbyJulie.com

This recipe is a staple in most kitchens and you can see why because it's so easy to prepare. Check it out and see how to make a chicken and rice dish that's easy to make and guaranteed to satisfy.

Ingredients

• 4-5 thinly sliced chicken breasts seasoned to taste
• 2 cups rice
• 3 cups chicken stock
• 1/4 cup dry white wine vino seco
• 1/4 cup tomato sauce
• 1 small onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1/2 red bell pepper
• 1/2 green bell pepper
• 2 tbsp capers
• 2 tbsp cilantro
• 1/4 cup peas
• 1 tsp sazon
• salt and pepper to taste
• lime juice *optional*

Instructions

• Season chicken on both sides with Cajun seasoning and squeeze
• some fresh lime juice on both sides of the chicken.
• In a large pot cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side or until fully cooked through, set aside.
• Add the onions and peppers to the pot and cook until translucent.
• Add the dry white wine and let it reduce by half.
• Stir in the fresh garlic and cook until fragrant.
• Add the tomato sauce, bay leaves, and season with salt and pepper.
• Stir in the rice and water.
• Season with sazon, salt, and pepper.
• Once the mixture comes up to a boil, lower the heat and then cover.
• Cook the rice for 35-40 minutes or until fully cooked through.
• Using two forks, shred the chicken and then add it to the cooked rice.
• Simmer the rice and chicken for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is nice and warm.
• Serve with lime juice, hot sauce, and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 470kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 544mg | Potassium: 875mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 490IU | Vitamin C: 27.5mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1.7mg

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