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Turmeric Arroz con Pollo (Spanish Chicken And Rice)

White bowl of chicken thighs in a yellow sauce with tomatoes, onions, and capers. Yellow Rice in bowl on the side. Top view.
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This delicious and saucy Spanish chicken and rice (AKA Turmeric Arroz con Pollo) recipe can be made in a crockpot on low for 4-6 hours or by throwing everything in a stockpot and simmering ~ 45 minutes.

Ingredients

Ingredient List Stew:

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup onion, diced
  • 2 small red peppers, diced
  • 1 Tbsp garlic, minced
  • 2 1/2 lb chicken thighs, boneless & skinless
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp capers, drained
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 15 oz canned stewed tomatoes
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Ingredient List Rice:

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup carrots, diced
  • 2 cups long grain rice
  • 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3 1/2 cups broth or water
  • 1 cup frozen peas, defrosted

Instructions

If using a Crock-pot:  throw all stew ingredients together and cook on low 4-6 hours.  Rice instructions below.

If using a stockpot: 

  • Bring a large pot to medium high heat and enough oil to lightly coat the bottom of the pan.  Add the onions and red peppers and cook ~ 4-5 minutes.  
  • Add garlic and cook 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.  
  • Add all remaining ingredients.  Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer covered ~45 minutes or until chicken is done.

For yellow rice:

  • Bring a medium size pot to medium high heat and add oil.  When hot, add onions and carrots and cook ~ 4-5 minutes.  
  • Add rice, turmeric, and salt and stir to coat.  
  • Add broth or water.  Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and cook ~ 20 minutes (or according to package instructions).
  • Remove from heat and add peas (after rice is cooked) and keep rice covered to steam them ~ 8 minutes (this keeps their vibrant color).  
  • Remove lid and fluff rice before serving. Serve chicken over rice and add salt to taste.  Happy Eating! Beckie

Notes

  • Undercooked rice?  Add a little more water and/or turn down the heat when cooking.  Rice generally takes a 1:2 ratio (rice:water), but the more you increase the amount of rice, the less the water ratio gets (so if cooking larger quantities, you need less water).
  • Can't find stewed tomatoes?  Cool, use canned diced tomatoes or fire roasted diced tomatoes instead.

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