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Arroz con Pollo

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2.5 - 3 # chicken I like boneless thighs
  • Olive oil
  • Creole Seasoning
  • ½ cup flour
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups white rice
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 1 can Rotel

Instructions
 

  • Pre heat a large pan or deep skillet on medium high
  • Season the chicken with Creole seasoning, and then dredge in the flour
  • Add ~3 tbsp olive oil to the pan
  • Brown both sides of the chicken, but you don’t need to cook it through
  • While the chicken is browning, chop the onion and mince the garlic
  • Remove the chicken and set aside on a plate
  • Add 2-3 more tbsp of oil and add the rice and onion. Spread this out, but don’t stir too much so that the rice can brown. Stir occasionally so that the rice can brown on all sides.
  • While the rice is browning, combine the Rotel and the chicken stock together.
  • Add the garlic and cook until the the flavor blooms.
  • Spread the rice/onions out evenly, sprinkle with a little more Creole seasoning, and then place the chicken pieces on top.
  • Pour the stock mixture into the pan around the chicken.
  • Bring to a simmer and then reduce to low and cover tightly.
  • Let cook for 20-25 minutes until the rice has absorbed all of the moisture.