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Arroz Atollado de Pollo y Chorizo (Creamy Rice with Chicken and Chorizo)

Arroz Atollado de Pollo y Chorizo Recipe

Erica Dinho
5 from 23 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Colombian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 856 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 3 chicken breast bone in and 8 chicken thighs or legs
  • ½ cup of aliños sauce see recipe here
  • 7 cups of water
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cups fresh tomatoes chopped
  • 5 scallions chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 small red bell pepper diced
  • 1 teaspoon achiote powder
  • Salt to taste
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • Fresh ground pepper
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 chorizos crumbled
  • 2 cups white rice
  • 2 cups potatoes peeled and cut into 1 and ½ inch pieces
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions
 

To cook the chicken:

  • Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add the chicken legs or thighs and cook about 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until just cooked on the outside. Add the chicken breast, aliños and water. Cover and cook for about 30 minutes.
  • While the chicken is cooking make the hogao: In a large sauce pan over medium-low heat, add 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, tomatoes, scallions, garlic, red pepper, achiote, salt, black pepper, ground cumin and cilantro. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring often. Remove from the heat a set aside.

To make the rice:

  • Remove the chicken from the liquid and set aside. Strain the stock and measure 4 ½ cups, if you do not have enough add more water. Using a fork or your hands shred the chicken breast and set aside.
  • In a large pot, add the hogao and chorizo and cook for about 2 minutes, add the rice and mix well. Add the stock and bring to a boil. Then reduce the heat to low, add shredded chicken and potatoes, stir well and simmer for about 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat, sprinkle with fresh cilantro, add the chicken legs and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 856kcalCarbohydrates: 96gProtein: 50gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 142mgSodium: 1052mgPotassium: 1336mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 889IUVitamin C: 44mgCalcium: 93mgIron: 3mg
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